Brazil has launched the Federal Biometric Service to manage biometric ID card issuance, specifically the CIN. The service will implement rigorous biometric verification standards, including adherence to NIST guidelines for fingerprint and facial recognition systems. An implementation plan is expected soon, and millions of CINs have already been issued, enhancing accessibility to services.
Brazil has instituted the Federal Biometric Service, tasked with overseeing the issuance of the Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN), the nation’s biometric identity card. This legislative measure requires the establishment of systems capable of conducting comprehensive biometric checks using both one-to-many and one-to-one verification methods against the agency’s compiled biometric data.
The standards for fingerprint data are strictly outlined to comply with the NIST Fingerprint Image Quality (NFIQ) 2 guidelines rooted in ISO/IEC 29794-4, while facial recognition technology must adhere to ICAO’s 9303 specifications per ISO/IEC 29794-5. Additionally, the agency’s biometric systems will be evaluated to align with NIST’s FRTE evaluations and achieve MINEX III fingerprint template interoperability.
Performance metrics are also established, necessitating a false non-identification rate (FNIR) of 0.02 at a designated false positive identification rate (FPIR) of 0.001 for single fingerprint checks. For 4-4-2 prints, the FNIR must be 0.0002, while rolled ten-prints maintain an FNIR of 0.001 with the same FPIR threshold.
Facial recognition systems are required to achieve an FNIR of 0.0085 or lower, based on NIST’s guidelines for the “Immigration visa-border” category. As of February 5, thirty-nine algorithms met these stringent performance standards. Liveness detection protocols are also mandated, stipulating Level 1 testing per ISO/IEC 30107-3 for low-risk transactions, and Level 2 for high-risk transactions.
An implementation strategy for the Federal Biometric Service is anticipated to be available within 90 days. The Brazilian government reported that 20 million CINs have been issued since the card’s introduction in 2022, highlighting its role in facilitating free emergency medical services and various other transactions.
Furthermore, the CIN database, in conjunction with the Gov.br digital identity platform, is set to serve as the foundation for Brazil’s digital public infrastructure, enhancing the overall national identity management system.
The establishment of Brazil’s Federal Biometric Service marks a significant advancement in national identity verification. With strict standards for biometric data processing and performance metrics, the new service aims to enhance identity security and streamline access to services. The issuance of millions of CINs signifies the initiative’s early success and its critical role in Brazil’s digital infrastructure development.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
