This document provides guidance on usage of biometrics in breeder documents, in particular regarding
- encoding of biometric reference data
- data quality maintenance for biometric reference data
- data authenticity maintenance for biometric reference data and
- privacy preservation of biometric reference data.
This document addresses advantages and disadvantages of biometric modes, in particular regarding
- verification performance
- privacy impact
- feasibility of biometric acquisition considering the age of the capture subjects
- limits of validity and need for updating biometric reference data.
The following aspects are out of scope:
- format and structure of breeder documents
- general security aspects, which are covered in CEN/ TS 17489-1 [1].