1 Scope

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].