What is PD CEN/TS 16920 - Automatic border control about?
To accurately check the correct behaviour of the biometric recognition functionality of European Automatic border control (ABC) systems in their expected host environment, it is essential to specify the general testing methodology for the characteristics and needs of European ABC systems.
PD CEN/TS 16920 specifies the ISO/IEC 29197 testing methodology for European ABC systems. PD CEN/TS 16920 covers environmental conditions which influence biometric modalities used for European ABC systems, for example, temperature, humidity, illumination and noise.
PD CEN/TS 16920 also covers different tests that can be defined regarding European ABC systems and the procedures for defining the evaluation conditions to analyse per each test.
PD CEN/TS 16920 describes the characteristics of European ABC systems in accordance with best practice recommendations and privacy and data protection regulations for this kind of system in case of European deployments.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16920 - Automatic border control for?
PD CEN/TS 16920 on automatic border control systems is useful for:
- Software engineers / IT firms
- Government authorities
- Airport authorities
- Firms that provide biometric equipment and services
- Biometric verification authorities
- Law enforcement authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16920 - Automatic border control?
Automatic border control systems are automated systems which can verify the identity of travellers crossing the borders at the border crossing points, without the need for human intervention. These systems are used by many European countries for supporting border control officer activities.
PD CEN/TS 16920 focuses on the application of the testing methodology defined in ISO/IEC 29197 for analysing the influence of environmental conditions on the biometric performance of European ABC systems according to the features of these systems, the specificities of these systems for the European context and their intended operational environment, for example, airports and port halls.
PD CEN/TS 16920 provides you with a specification of the biometric performance evaluation including requirements for test population, test protocols, data to record and test results consistent with operational deployments of European ABC systems.
PD CEN/TS 16920 guidelines help you to improve border crossing processes and achieve consistent security levels throughout Europe.