Cameroon's election commission educates staff on operating the recently purchased biometric equipment for electoral purposes.
Biometrics Bias Testing: iBeta Steps Up to Promote Fairness
In a significant move towards inclusivity, iBeta has introduced a new service to test biometric systems for demographic bias. This venture is based on the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 19795-10 standard, which focuses on evaluating the performance of these systems across diverse demographic groups, including age, gender, and skin tone, according to the Monk scale[1].
The primary goal of this test is to ensure that biometric systems perform consistently for everyone, fostering fairness and equality in the adoption of biometric technology[1]. After a successful biannual audit under NIST’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), iBeta now stands accredited to test against the 19795-10 standard, enabling providers to substantiate the fairness and equity of their solutions through metrics and best practices[1].
As biometric technology continues to gain ground in both governmental and commercial sectors, the urgency for maintaining fairness across all demographic groups becomes increasingly apparent[1]. This expansion by iBeta emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these technologies are accessible and efficient for everyone.
The introduction of a biometric system testing service by iBeta, based on the ISO/IEC 19795-10 standard, aims to evaluate the performance of these systems across diverse demographic groups, including age, gender, and skin tone. By ensuring that biometric technology performs consistently for everyone, iBeta is fostering fairness and equality in its adoption.
