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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629
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SUMMARY:US Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our exclusive US Member Meeting was attended by over 60 Institute members who discussed major issues around the proposed bans for facial recognition technology under the Chatham House Rule. \nThe meeting welcomed several key stakeholders as guests who made outstanding contributions to the conversation from a European perspective. \nThanks to our moderator Robert Mocny\, Advisory Group Member\, Biometrics Institute and excellent panel of speakers: \n\n	Diane Sabatino\, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP Field Operations\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)\n	Arun Ross\, Professor\, Cillag Endowed Chair\, Department of Computer Science and Engineering\, Michigan State University\n	Lisa MacDonald\, Director\, Identity Capabilities Management Division\, Office of Biometric Identity Management\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security\n	Pam Dixon\, Executive Director\, World Privacy Forum\n\nAs the Biometrics Institute enters its 20th year\, having been established pre-9/11 to promote the responsible and ethical use of biometrics\, we will engage in even more active communication and education on biometrics with the support of our members. Over the years our biometrics community has conducted much testing around facial recognition technology which has shown that biometrics have become a reliable way to identify people quickly and efficiently.\n\nTouchless technology is important in the context of rebuilding travel as we emerge from COVID-19. \nThreats from hostile states\, terrorists and serious criminals have demonstrated that the technology has an important role to play in national security and border management. \nAutomation has helped to improve manual processes\, making them more efficient and secure. This same knowledge will allow the biometrics industry to seek and remedy vulnerabilities\, as well as enable us to prevent new attacks by producing better products and services. \nOne challenge we are facing as an industry is that while we can quantify performance\, we are still discussing how to quantify privacy. There was a reminder also in our US member meeting of the importance of the human in the loop\, not leaving the final decision to a machine. \nThese discussions will continue at this year’s Institute Congress held throughout the biometrics month of October. More details and how to register can be found on the Congress 2021 event page.
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/member-meeting-updates-from-the-us/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
CATEGORIES:Member Meetings,Online Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210513
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
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SUMMARY:International Member Meeting: Digital identity\, biometrics plus privacy
DESCRIPTION:DATE \n12 May 2021  \nTIME \n06:00 Washington DC | 11:00 London | 12:00 Brussels | 18:00 Singapore | 20:00 Sydney \nDURATION \n80 minutes \nLOCATION \nWebex online platform \nMEETING OUTLINE \nOur online member meetings are a place where you can learn from your peers in biometrics as well as share your views and expertise in a trusted environment. \nThis meeting will provide: \n\n	Closer exploration of our recently launched good practice paper\, Digital Onboarding and Biometrics\n	Launch and discussion of the revised Biometrics Institute Privacy Guidelines\n\nConfirmed speakers include:  \n\n	Chris Allgrove –  Biometrics and Authentication Advisor\, Government Digital Service\, Cabinet Office\n	\nTerry Aulich – Advisory Council member and Head of Privacy and Policy Expert Group\, Biometrics Institute  \n\n	Brett Feldon – Advisory Council member and Head of Digital Identity Expert Group\, Biometrics Institute\n	Dominic Phoon – Deputy Director (National Digital Identity)\, GovTech\n	\nSam Stuart – Director\, Digital Identity\, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions (C&I)\, Mastercard \n\n	\nJonathon Thorpe – a/g General Manager – Digital Identity and myGov\, Digital Transformation Agency Australia (DTA) \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION  \nThis is exclusive to Biometrics Institute members (no fee). \nRegistration includes online attendance and access to the on demand recording. \nTo register\, please email events@biometricsinstitute.org
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/biometrics-digital-identity-plus-privacy/
LOCATION:Online\, and on demand
CATEGORIES:Member Meetings,Online Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T143000
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
CREATED:20200615T090454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T102510Z
UID:10000155-1594900800-1594909800@www.biometricsinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Launch workshop: The Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical demonstration of the Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework on Thursday 16 July 2020: \n7:00 EDT (New York) \n12:00 BST (London) \n13:00 CEST (Europe) \n19:00 SGT (Singapore) \n21:00 AEST (Sydney) \nThe Biometrics Institute has been promoting the responsible and ethical use of biometrics for more than 18 years. Last year we began working on the Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework.  This document is a first-of-its-kind good practice tool that outlines the stages of the strategic planning\, procurement and operation of a biometric system or network. Its primary function is to provide a structured pathway through the factors that may influence or constrain a biometric application. \nWe presented the first draft of the framework to members and key stakeholders at events in London\, Australia and New Zealand at the end of last year and consulted extensively with members. \nOn the day:\nWe’ve chosen a border management scenario which a team of experts will use to work through a section of the framework each. This is a demonstration of the tool using a random real-life scenario we hope all our members will benefit from. \nYou will gain invaluable insights into the methodology of using the framework\, even if your work is not borders focused. We would like all our members to attend. \nWe’re expecting and encouraging lots of interaction in this online meeting. We want your thoughts and questions which our panel will discuss to give you the best start getting to grips with the framework. \nYou will get a copy of the framework when you have registered for this event and we have received payment. \nWhy you should attend this demonstration workshop:\n\n	Learn the basics of how to navigate the framework\n	Gain insights how this framework provides you with the key considerations of implementing a biometric solution\n	Assess where your knowledge gaps are\n	Understand better how complex a biometric implementation is and how many stakeholders you need to involve\n\nWho should attend:\n\n	Those responsible for policy\, process\, technology and decision-making\n	Any sector using or supplying biometrics\n\nClick here to find out more about the Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework. \n\nRegistration:\nThis event is reserved exclusively for members who will receive a copy of the Biometrics Institute Good Practice Framework upon payment. \nIf you cannot attend the event\, there’s no need to miss out. You can register in the same way to receive a copy of the framework and the recording of the event to watch in your own time. \nCost per member: GBP100 plus VAT \nPlease note that attendance at the live event\, provision of the recording and of the framework itself all require pre-payment. \n\nIMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTIFICATION: \nThe Biometrics Institute provides training and course material as a tool to help you conduct due diligence.  While the Institute has used reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the material and course\, due to the content and variable inputs during and after the process of implementing biometrics\, the Institute cannot be held accountable for outcomes or compliance. The material and course have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal or compliance advice. You should consult your legal advisor should you require advice on the legal or compliance aspects of the material or course.    
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/launch-workshop-the-biometrics-institute-good-practice-framework/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses and Seminars,Online Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
CREATED:20200407T170409Z
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SUMMARY:Online meeting: Biometrics\, hygiene and adapting in a time of crisis
DESCRIPTION:7:00 EDT (New York)\n12:00 BST (London)\n19:00 SGT (Singapore)\n21:00 AEST (Sydney) \nBiometrics Institute events provide an extremely important platform for the dialogue between our members and key stakeholders committed to the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. \nAs the world faces new and unprecedented challenges and opportunities\, building a resilient community and continuing our conversations on good practices has never been more important. \nIn response to our members requests and the need for adaption with the crisis we face we are shining a spotlight on hygiene and biometrics. \nThe meeting will be divided into two parts\, a discussion on biometrics\, hygiene and contactless and then a focus on responsible and ethical use for biometrics at a time of crisis\, asking\, how do we get this right?  \nConfirmed presenters include: \n\n	Thirimachos Bourlai\, Member\, Academic Research and Innovation Group\, Biometrics Institute\n	Patrick Grother\, Biometric Standards and Testing Lead\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\n	Sam Jefferies\, Senior Registration and Identity Management Officer\, UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency\n	Niall McCann\, Policy Advisor\, Legal Identity\, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\n	Alexandra Tarasova-Cammareri\, Regional SCOPE Coordinator – Beneficiary Services\, World Food Programme\n\nYour questions and interaction in the chatroom are very much encouraged to guide the discussion. \nDiscussion sessions focus on: \nBiometrics and hygiene – is contactless the only answer? \n\n	What smart phone based options exist?\n	What about other modalities?\n	Testing & privacy\n	Are policy changes required?\n\nResponsible and ethical use for biometrics in a crisis – how do we get this right? \n\n	What are the potential risks around biometrics and how can they be addressed – balancing security\, health and privacy risks\n	How can we ensure the continuation of biometrics that is good for society?\n\n\nMany thanks to our sponsor: \n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available for this meeting. These include speaking\, panel participation and advertising opportunities. \nFor further information please email michelle@biometricsinstitute.org \nREGISTRATION\nPlease note the meeting will take place from 12:00 -15:00 BST (UK time) \nMembers – FREE\nNon-members – GBP250 \nIf you have any queries about this meeting or are interested in membership\, please contact:\nAlex (ANZ enquiries)\, alex@biometricsinstitute\nMichelle (ROW enquiries)\, michelle@biometricsinstitute.org
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/online-meeting-london/
LOCATION:Online\, and on demand
CATEGORIES:Online Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200527T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200527T180000
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
CREATED:20200330T134726Z
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SUMMARY:Online member meeting: Responsible and ethical use of biometrics in a crisis – where should we draw the line?
DESCRIPTION:Biometrics Institute events provide an extremely important platform for the dialogue between our members and key stakeholders committed to the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. \nAs the world faces new and unprecedented challenges and opportunities\, building a resilient community and continuing our conversations on good practices has never been more important. \nDue to the coronavirus\, we have postponed our ID@Borders Conference from April to October and our Asia-Pacific Conference from May to December 2020. \nBut in response to the success of our extraordinary online meeting in March\, part of our US Conference\, we are now planning more webinars to keep that dialogue moving.  \nThis is a free event for Biometrics Institute members. It will take place at 16:30 Australian Eastern Standard Time and discuss where the line should be drawn for using biometrics responsibly and ethically in a crisis\, like the one we are currently experiencing. \n\nConfirmed speakers include: \n\n	Quek Sin Kwok\, Senior Director of NDI\, GovTech Singapore\n	Edward Santow\, Australian Human Rights Commissioner\, Australian Human Rights Commission\n	Andrew Rice\, First Assistant Secretary\, Identity and Biometrics Division\, Security and Resilience Group\, Department of Home Affairs\, Australia\n	Mardi Hall\, Director\, Support Identity and Transformation\, Business Integrity Division\, Services Australia \n	Paul Cross\, Head of Future Direction Group\, Biometrics Institute\n	Terry Hartmann\, Member\, Future Direction Group\, Biometrics Institute\n	Michael O’Connell\, Member\, Future Direction Group\, Biometrics Institute\n	Lyria Bennett Moses\, Professor\, University of New South Wales\n\n\nTo register your interest\, please email alex@biometricsinstitute.org \nWant to join the discussion? Join the Biometrics Institute now. \n\n 
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/online-meeting-responsible-and-ethical-use-for-biometrics-in-a-crisis-where-should-we-draw-the-line/
CATEGORIES:Online Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
CREATED:20200330T134445Z
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SUMMARY:Online member meeting: Good practices for biometrics at the border
DESCRIPTION:Biometrics Institute events provide an extremely important platform for the dialogue between our members and key stakeholders committed to the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. \nAs the world faces new and unprecedented challenges and opportunities\, building a resilient community and continuing our conversations on good practices has never been more important. \nDue to the coronavirus\, we have postponed our ID@Borders Conference from April to October 2020. \nBut in response to the success of our extraordinary online meeting in March\, part of our US Conference\, we are now planning more webinars to keep that dialogue moving.  \nThis is a free event discussing biometrics at the border for Biometrics Institute members. \n\nConfirmed speakers include: \n\n	Krum Garkov\, Executive Director\, European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom\, Security and Justice (eu-LISA)\n	Matt Schneider\, Director\, Land Border Integration and Biometrics Division\, Planning\, Program Analysis and Evaluation\, Office of Field Operations\, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)\, USA\n	Els Kindt\, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven\, Belgium and Universiteit Leiden\, Netherlands\n	Rein Suld\, Program Manager\, IT Development Center\, Ministry of Interior\, Estonia\n	Jean-Philippe Morange\, Senior Legal Officer\, United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UNCTED)\n	Ann-Charlotte Nygard – Head of Unit\, Technical Assistance and Capacity Building\, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)\, Austria\n\n\nThis meeting is free to attend to our members.  \nThe recording from this meeting will be available shortly and free to download to all our members. Please check Information Hub to access all resources and recordings from our online events. \nWant to join the discussion? Join the Biometrics Institute now. \nIf you would like more information\, have comments on the events or have an interest in sponsorship\, please email michelle@biometricsinstitute.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/online-meeting-good-practices-for-biometrics-at-the-border/
CATEGORIES:Online Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T114138
CREATED:20200514T101339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T123522Z
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SUMMARY:Online meeting: part of US Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:  \nBiometrics Institute events provide an extremely important platform for the dialogue between our members and key stakeholders committed to the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. \nAs the world faces new and unprecedented challenges and opportunities\, building a resilient community and continuing our conversations on good practices has never been more important. \nDue to the coronavirus\, we had to postpone our face to face US Conference from March to September 2020. However\, we held an extraordinary online meeting in March 2020 to keep the dialogue on these important issues moving.  \nThe recording of this meeting is now available to all attendees and Biometrics Institute’s members. To access as a member\, please check our Information Hub. If you cannot access this please e-mail nicky@biometricsinstitute.org. \n\nSpeakers on this March online meeting included: \n\n	Patrick Grother\, Biometric Standards and Testing Lead\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, USA\n	Richard W Vorder Bruegge\, Senior Physical Scientist\, FBI\, USA\n	Frank Torres\, Senior Policy Director\, Microsoft\, USA\n	P Jonathon Phillips\, Electronic Engineer\, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, USA\n	Amanda Koulousias\, Staff Attorney\, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection\, Federal Trade Commission\, USA\n	Austin Park\, Director\, Biometrics Solutions Software Development\, NEC Corporation of America\, USA\n	Scott Francis\, Chief Technology Officer\, Trust Stamp\n	Michael Hardin\, Director\, Entry/Exit Policy and Planning\, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)\, USA\n	Jay Stanley\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Speech\, Privacy and Technology Program\, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\, USA\n	John Howard\, Principal Data Scientist\, The Maryland Test Facility\, USA\n	Jeffrey Neuburger\, Member of Privacy Expert Group (PEG)\, Biometrics Institute\n\n\nPlatinum sponsor:\n\n \n\nSilver Sponsor: \n\nMedia supporter: \n\n\nIf you would like more information about the Biometrics Institute or have comments on the events please email michelle@biometricsinstitute.org.
URL:https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/event/online-extraordinary-meetings-part-of-us-conference-2020/
CATEGORIES:Online Meetings
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