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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.
Biometrics Institute Biometrics News
Biometrics Institute announces updated mission statement and new Board members
The Biometrics Institute has updated its mission statement to add support for the ethical use of biometric technology to its…
| Nov 15, 2018 | Biometrics Institute and IOM webinar highlights responsible use of biometricsEarlier this week the Biometrics Institute and UN Migration Agency IOM delivered a joint webinar titled “Understanding Biometrics: Good-practices for… |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Biometrics Institute develops action plan to promote ethical use of biometricsBiometrics Institute reports that more than 270 members and stakeholders met last week during the Biometrics Congress and related events… |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Biometrics Institute to drive agenda for responsible and ethical biometrics use at coming eventsThe Biometrics Institute is planning to drive the agenda for the responsible and ethical use of biometrics for digital identity… |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Biometrics Institute publishes questions for organizations to ask for responsible useThe Biometrics Institute has published a set of five questions for organizations to ask in order to ensure the responsible… |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Biometrics Institute publishes good practice guide for enterprisesThe Biometrics Institute has published its good-practice guide Understanding Biometrics – Considerations for Implementing a Biometric System to help organizations… |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Biometrics Institute Congress 2018 details unveiledMore than 250 biometrics industry stakeholders are expected to participate in the annual Biometrics Institute Congress in London from October… |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Biometrics Institute announces workshops in collaboration with UN Counter-Terrorism agenciesThe Biometrics Institute and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) are moving forward with the next phase of their joint collaboration… |
| Aug 11, 2018 | IDEX joins Biometrics InstituteIDEX is the newest member of the Biometrics Institute. The Biometrics Institute is an independent and international not-for-profit forum for… |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Biometrics Institute and UNCTED launch guide to biometrics adoption for counter-terrorismThe Biometrics Institute has signed an Arrangement on Cooperation with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to promote… |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Biometrics Institute to produce guide to considerations for biometric systemsThe Biometrics Institute has announced it will produce a guide titled “Understanding Biometrics – Considerations for Implementing a Biometric System,”… |
| Mar 7, 2018 | TBS 3D fingerprint reader qualifies as finalist in IARPA N2N ChallengeTouchless Biometric Systems (TBS) has qualified as a finalist in the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) Nail to Nail… |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Biometrics Institute working with UNCTED on biometrics and counter-terrorism projectThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UNCTED) and the Biometrics Institute will launch a Compendium of good practices and… |
| Jan 25, 2018 | ID@Borders to address use of biometrics for seamless passenger flow and counter terrorismThe Biometrics Institute annual ID@Borders conference will be held this year in Brussels from April 18-19 and will address challenges… |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Biometrics Institute discusses importance of informed consent and purposeThe Biometric Institute has responded to an article by Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleging the widespread collection of biometric data… |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Biometrics Institute and IOM collaborate to promote responsible use of biometricsThe Biometrics Institute and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalized closer collaboration… |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Biometrics Institute CEO outlines strengths and vulnerabilities of biometric securityBiometrics Institute CEO Isabelle Moeller recently penned an opinion-editorial emphasizing how stakeholders must balance the strengths and vulnerabilities of biometric… |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Biometrics Institute names Stephanie Schuckers head of Academic Research and Innovation GroupThe Biometrics Institute has introduced Stephanie Schuckers as the new Head of the Institute’s Academic Research and Innovation Group, a… |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Biometrics Institute releases results from 2017 industry surveyThe Biometrics Institute has released to its members the full report on the findings of the 2017 Biometrics Institute Industry… |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Biometrics Institute names Ideco director as head of Technology Innovation Expert GroupThe Biometrics Institute has named Ideco Biometric Security Solutions director Francois Vermeulen as the new head of the organization’s Technology… |
Biometrics Institute Industry Insights
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…
Biometrics Institute White Papers
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…
