About This Committee
The INCITS/Biometrics Technical Committee develops standards to support interoperability and data interchange among biometric applications, systems, and common file frameworks. Areas of focus are Biometric Vocabulary Harmonization, Biometric Technical Interfaces, Biometric Data Interchange Formats, Technical Implementation of Biometric Systems, Biometric Performance Testing, and Cross-Jurisdictional/Societal Aspects of Biometrics. Standardization efforts encompass Governmental and Commercial applications, both domestic and international.The INCITS Technical Committee on Biometrics serves as the U.S. TAG for ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37.Note: INCITS/Biometrics was formerly known as INCITS/M1 until January 2022.
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From 1997-2001, INCITS operated under the name Accredited Standards Committee NCITS, National Committee for Information Technology Standards. From 1961- 1996, NCITS operated under the name Accredited Standards Committee X3, Information Technology.
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