biometric data standards

Biometric data standards are agreed-upon principles and technical guidelines that ensure different systems capturing and sharing biometric information—like fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans—are accurate, secure, and compatible. They define how data is collected, stored, formatted, and used, helping to maintain privacy and consistency across devices and organizations. These standards help ensure that biometric identification is reliable, interoperable, and trustworthy, supporting applications in security, healthcare, and identification processes.