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Biometrics Institute
The Biometrics Institute is the independent and impartial international membership organisation for biometric users and other interested parties. It was established in 2001 to promote the responsible, ethical and effective use of biometrics. It has offices in London and Sydney.
The member register which represents a global and diverse multi-stakeholder community lists over 200 membership organisations from 43 countries. It includes banks, airlines, government agencies, biometric experts, privacy experts, suppliers, academics and 18 Observers representing United Nations agencies, IGOs and European Union institution.
The Biometrics Institute connects the global biometrics community. It shares knowledge with its members and key stakeholders and most importantly, develops good practices and thought leadership for the responsible, ethical and effective use of biometrics.
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Biometrics Institute industry survey gathers professional insights
The Biometrics Institute is inviting industry professionals to participate in its 16th annual industry survey. The Institute notes that it…
| May 21, 2025 | Police use of facial recognition continues to raise public concernsShould police use facial recognition technology? Two-thirds of Milwaukee’s Common Council says no. An article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says… |
| Apr 8, 2025 | UK awards NEC $25M facial recognition policing contractUK’s law enforcement agencies have awarded a £20 million ($25.2 million) contract for live facial recognition to three suppliers, including… |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Tailored biometric systems tests lay the foundation for trust: biometrics labsAlthough language varies across regions, most regulations on biometric technology necessitate that it be robust, accurate, reliable, highly effective, or… |
| Feb 12, 2025 | UK needs unified regulation for facial recognition: Biometrics InstituteThe UK needs a clearer and consistent framework for governing facial recognition in public spaces as missteps in deploying the… |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Biometrics Institute identifies dire need for clear language in biometrics and AIThese days, biometrics are most often deployed in tandem with AI. A new paper from the Biometrics Institute, “Members’ Viewpoints:… |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Ensuring equitable representation in the development of voice authentication systemsWith the rise of voice biometrics, questions are being raised about the use of this technology among groups of people… |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Age estimation gets OK from Spanish regulator as part of ‘cumulative’ approachHow to use “probabalistic or estimative methods” such as age estimation for personal data processing while complying with the GDPR?… |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Retail biometrics roll outs expand to bodegas and enrollment appRetail biometrics are growing rapidly, but stakeholder consultation, testing, and policy development must be prioritized to guard against the technology’s… |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Work on ethical commercial biometrics use starts early and never endsConsiderations for businesses to ensure their use of biometrics is responsible and ethical begin with an assessment of whether the… |
| Oct 18, 2023 | AI concerns front and center in Biometrics Institute’s annual biometric trends reportAt the Biometrics Institute’s annual congress this week, the independent and international member organization for biometrics announced the release of… |
| Oct 11, 2023 | BBC uses facial recognition to identify terrorist as police officerIn the aftermath of a series of terrorist attacks against people in Israel, one media outlet attempted to identify perpetrators… |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Biometrics Institute’s learning tool shortlisted for awardThe Biometrics Institute’s Biometrics Essentials learning tool has been shortlisted in this year’s Learning Technologies awards. The awards celebrate outstanding… |
| Sep 4, 2023 | AI development affecting the perception of biometrics: industry surveyArtificial intelligence has been ruling headlines over the past year and its public image may be affecting the biometric industry,… |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Biometrics Institute announces online public discussion on ethical use of AIOn September 13, the Biometrics Institute will hold an hour-long virtual discussion on different aspects related to Artificial Intelligence, biometrics,… |
| Jul 7, 2023 | E-scooter fatality shows gap in remote ID check process for age restrictionsThe unfortunate death of a 12-year old boy in England has highlighted the difficulties with enforcing age restrictions using remote… |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Biometrics Institute launches free online course on good implementation practicesA new online course has been introduced for people interested in the ethics and good practices that should go into… |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Consumers grapple with biometrics adoption, stakeholders grapple with expectationsAttendees of the recent MWC (Mobile World Congress) event in Barcelona used biometrics for event entry, in the latest example… |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Biometrics play starring role in ambitious plans for Mastercard and FIDO AllianceA new specification for biometric payment cards has been met by Thales and G+D to the approval of Mastercard, which… |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Experts to address key trust challenges at Biometrics Institute event next monthIssues around digital identity, the responsible development and deployment of biometrics and other AI-based technologies, as well as the metaverse… |
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Biometrics Institute invites stakeholders to join education efforts
By Isabelle Moeller, Chief Executive at Biometrics Institute. This year has been a learning curve for the Biometrics Institute, as…
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Biometrics Institute Concepts and Solutions Report
This Biometrics Institute report explores future trends and challenges in biometrics, focusing on responsible implementation and ethical considerations. It highlights…
