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Biometrics Institute

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 concerns

Should 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 contract

UK’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 labs

Although 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 Institute

The 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 AI

These 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 systems

With 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’ approach

How 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 app

Retail 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 ends

Considerations 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 report

At 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 officer

In 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 award

The 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 survey

Artificial 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 AI

On 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 restrictions

The 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 practices

A 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 expectations

Attendees 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 Alliance

A 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 month

Issues 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…

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