What is it?
Our Privacy Guidelines are the first comprehensive and universal privacy guidelines for biometrics. They outline key privacy issues that need addressing when introducing biometrics.
The guidelines are updated every two years by our Privacy Expert Group with input from many different sectors. They include 18 principles including proportionality, informed consent, protection of biometrics data and purpose and sharing of biometric data.
The May 2025 update features expanded advice, including:
- AI: The guidelines now incorporate how to factor in the use of Artificial Intelligence
- Brainwave biometrics: We now provide guidance on the ethical and privacy implications of capturing brainwave patterns for biometric authentication and potential neurotechnology uses like interpreting cognitive states and emotional responses
- Test use cases: Each Privacy Principle now begins with concrete use cases to provide practical examples
- Actionable insights: A dedicated section with key questions has been added to specifically assist managers and key personnel in recognising priorities and discussing overall strategies with their staff and clients
How do members benefit?
The guidelines provide a good introduction to the topic of biometrics and privacy, bringing members up to date on the key issues that need addressing when introducing biometrics.
Who updates it?
The Instituteās Privacy and Policy Expert Group (PEG) update the guidelines every two years to keep them current.
How to access the document
Members: Click here.
Non-members: Find out about becoming a member here.
