Standards
NSTC Policy for Enabling the Development, Adoption and Use of Biometric Standards
The goal of this Policy is to establish a framework to reach interagency
consensus on biometric standards adoption for the Federal government. Federal
agency adoption of these recommended standards, and associated conformity
assessment programs, will enable necessary next generation Federal biometric
systems, facilitate biometric system interoperability, and enhance the
effectiveness of biometrics products and processes.
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Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards
This Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards (Registry) supplements the NSTC Policy for Enabling the Development, Adoption and Use of Biometric Standards.
This Registry is based upon interagency consensus on biometric
standards required to enable the interoperability of various Federal
biometric applications, and to guide Federal agencies as they develop
and implement related biometric programs.
Version 1.0 of this Registry document is being presented to the public for review, with comments due by March 10, 2008.
The Subcommittee will review all comments received, make necessary
adjustments, and finalize the Registry through normal NSTC approval
processes. Please send comments via e-mail to standards@biometrics.gov.
The Subcommittee will continuously review the content of this
document, and release updated versions as required to assist agencies
in the implementation and reinforcement process of biometric standards
to meet agency-specific mission needs.
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