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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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State facial recognition regulations considered as ACLU and Clearview stand in for informed debate
Massachusetts new regulation of facial recognition diverges from the increasingly-worn paths of either preventing the technology’s benefits or not regulating…
| Feb 18, 2021 | IBIA restructures, Biometrics Institute and Good Health Pass bring on new membersSeveral of the most prominent organizations in and around the biometrics industry have announced changes to their membership or leadership…. |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Biometrics Institute unveils major educational events for 2021A number of educational activities intended to edify the biometrics community on how to improve the use of biometric identification… |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Data privacy warning issued by Biometrics Institute over rushed development of COVID-19 solutionsCutting corners in the development of COVID-19 solutions in a hurry to push them onto the market could create a… |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Biometrics Institute hiring COO to promote responsible and ethical technology useThe Biometrics Institute is looking for a new Chief Operating Officer to oversee operations and strengthen the organization’s operational strategy and… |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Biometrics Institute invites stakeholders to join education effortsBy Isabelle Moeller, Chief Executive at Biometrics Institute. This year has been a learning curve for the Biometrics Institute, as… |
| Dec 16, 2020 | ID2020 and Biometrics Institute welcome new members to support responsible ID systemsPanta Group, an Australia-based startup which develops mobile cloud-based technology and digital solutions, is the newest member of the ID2020… |
| Dec 14, 2020 | BehavioSec, Biometrics Institute, IDSA bring new talent aboardA number of institutions focusing on the development of biometric solutions or best practices have appointed new talents this week…. |
| Dec 7, 2020 | DHS Biometric Technology Rally early findings suggest improved recognition of mask wearersThe first phase of the 2020 Biometric Technology Rally took place at the Maryland Test Facility (MdTF) in September and… |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Biometrics community recognizes need for better messaging on ethical facial recognition useLess than one in four biometrics community stakeholders say that enough is being done by the industry to influence the… |
| Nov 3, 2020 | EU Data Protection Supervisor backs moratorium on biometrics deploymentsThe growth in popularity of biometrics has been accompanied by widespread misconceptions, according to European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Wojciech… |
| Oct 12, 2020 | HRW calls for public biometric surveillance system changes in Russia and ArgentinaExpansions of facial recognition systems are continuing around the globe, but some governments may not be following best practices and… |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Biometrics Institute declares three laws for the responsible use of biometricsThe three laws of biometrics are policy comes first, process follows policy, and technology is guided by policy and process,… |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Biometrics Institute, ID4Africa, ID2020, Amber and NIST host online events this monthBiometrics Institute Congress 2020 continues online with sessions on ‘The Power of Digital ID – Authentication in Digital Trust Frameworks’ and… |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Biometrics Institute US Online Conference 2020 delves into industry challenges from innovation to ethicsBiometrics experts from NIST, the FBI, the United Nations, industry and academic leaders and privacy advocates are gathering online this… |
| Sep 7, 2020 | Women in Identity, Biometrics Institute, and NIST each to host online events on facial recognitionThree upcoming biometrics events have been announced involving National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) experts on facial recognition. Women… |
| Aug 21, 2020 | ID4Africa webinar series, EAB and Biometrics Institute virtual events and Suprema showcase coming in SeptemberStakeholders in the biometrics industry and digital ID community are planning to come together for a series of virtual events… |
| Aug 13, 2020 | GAO reviews facial biometrics as SIA launches principles for ethical useThe global market for biometric facial recognition is forecast to reach $20.63 billion by 2030, on a 17.2 percent annual… |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Biometrics Institute ‘Good Practice Framework’ launched to demystify responsible implementationThe Biometrics Institute has launched a first-of-its kind ‘Good Practice Framework,’ available to paid members, to give companies a structured pathway… |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Biometrics Institute Industry Survey reveals mix of market confidence and anxiety at pivotal momentThe novel coronavirus represents a pivotal moment for biometrics, six out of ten stakeholders and even more technology suppliers say… |
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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
The Biometrics Institute’s 2026 Silver Jubilee Concepts and Solutions Report explores the balance between digital identity and physical authenticity. With…
| Jul 15, 2025 | Biometrics Institute Concepts and Solutions Report |
