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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 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 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… |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Biometrics Institute members say linked databases threaten public trustThe main public concern around biometrics is that linked databases could lead to mass surveillance, more than 70 percent of… |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Panel on use of facial recognition by UK police breaks issue down for lawmakersLeaders from among civil society, police, academia and regulatory bodies convened at the London School of Economics last week to… |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Hand-wringing about AI spreads to government and big businessA UK justice committee has reacted with alarm at the lack of awareness, control and oversight of AI technologies including… |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Biometrics Institute calls for common definitions, use of industry terminologyContinued uses of biometrics terminology in inaccurate or contradictory ways has prompted the Biometrics Institute to call for a common approach… |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Biometrics Institute releases third annual report, celebrates 20 yearsA report that examines new trends in the deployment and use of biometrics technology has been released by the Biometrics… |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Biometrics Institute calls for papers reflecting on industry advancesThe Biometrics Institute has announced a call for papers that reflect on the growth and change within the industry to… |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Biometrics market forecast for $44B by 2026, industry survey sees digital identity focusBiometrics industry development over the next five years will be focused primarily on digital identity, according to the latest industry… |
| May 31, 2021 | Biometrics Institute launches 2021 industry survey to gauge usage trendsThe 2021 survey to get views from industry stakeholders on trends regarding the deployment and use of biometrics has been… |
| May 7, 2021 | Redoubled privacy, ethics efforts urged by Biometrics Institute, Corsight CPOThe Biometrics Institute is calling for privacy to be made more of a priority to reflect global changes in technology… |
| Apr 29, 2021 | EAB and Biometrics Institute events share PAD, border insightsThe European Association for Biometrics (EAB) has published the lineup of panelists and speakers to participate at a two-day virtual… |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Biometrics Institute updates solutions review for COVID-19 recoveryWith organizations around the world facing changed, but still critical questions about how to resume operations, biometrics suppliers have responded… |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Biometrics Institute and other groups welcome new industry membersNew representatives have joined several cross-industry collaborations seeking to promote and standardize safety, ethics, and privacy in digital ID and… |
| Mar 29, 2021 | BioRugged, Panini and NEC America add employees, Biometrics Institute recruitingBioRugged has hired Siphiwe Ngwenya as an Android Developer and Project Support Specialist for its biometric solutions. Ngwenya was a… |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Biometrics Institute paper addresses challenges of remote onboarding pivot for membersThe Biometrics Institute has published guidance for members to help decision-makers implementing or considering using biometrics to sign-up new accounts…. |
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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…
