Welcome
Biometrics.gov is the central source of information on biometrics-related activities
of the Federal government. Two sister sites provide a repository of
biometrics-related public information (www.biometricscatalog.org)
and opportunities for discussion (www.biometrics.org).
These websites, working together, were developed to encourage greater collaboration and sharing of information on biometric activities among government departments and agencies; commercial entities; state, regional, and international organizations; and the general public.
Biometrics.gov provides basic information and links to specific biometric activities in the Federal government. The site includes four main "rooms":
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Biometrics Reference. This room
provides general information about biometric technologies, government programs
and privacy planning
- Presidential Directives. This room
provides text of Presidential Directives that touch on biometrics or federal
biometric activities
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NSTC Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management Room. This room
provides information on the National Science & Technology Council’s
Subcommittee on Biometrics and Identity Management. The NSTC, a Cabinet-level Council, is the principal
means within the executive branch to coordinate science and technology policy
across the diverse entities that make up the Federal research and development
enterprise.
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Standards. This room provides information on federal biometric standards policy, and a registry of recommended standards.