Biometrics Institute Charts Growth of Multimodal Biometrics, Rising Influence of AI

The Biometrics Institute’s latest research reveals six percent growth in multimodal biometrics in 2024, highlighting the industry’s shift towards using multiple biometric modalities for enhanced security.

The trend reflects a growing recognition of the need to address the increasing threat of deepfakes. While face recognition remains the dominant technology, multimodal approaches are gaining traction as a more secure alternative.

The upcoming Congress in London will focus on face, behavioral, iris, and voice biometrics, with discussions centered on the challenges posed by deepfakes.

In parallel, artificial intelligence is expected to become a major driver of the biometrics industry over the next five years. While digital identity currently leads, the rapid advancement of AI is poised to transform the sector.

“The rapid evolution of AI highlights the urgent need for responsible and ethical use of biometrics,” commented Chief Executive Isabelle Moeller. “The Biometrics Institute is dedicated to providing the guidance and education necessary to navigate these challenges.”

Meanwhile, Biometrics Institute survey data found that privacy and data protection continue to be significant concerns, with 58 percent of respondents identifying them as barriers to growth. The Biometrics Institute is addressing these challenges through its Privacy Guidelines, Good Practice Framework, and Three Laws of Biometrics.

Public education remains a priority, with 84 percent of survey respondents emphasizing the need for substantial efforts to foster acceptance of biometrics. For its part, the Institute supports this mission with resources like a free online certificate course, aimed at promoting the responsible use of biometric technology.

The data is collected from a survey of 263 industry professionals around the world, conducted in July of this year.

The Biometrics Institute was founded in July of 2001 in Australia, aiming to address a need for an impartial forum to share knowledge and information about biometrics. Its founding members included significant Australian government agencies such as the Australian Taxation Office, Department of Home Affairs, Federal Police, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Over the years, the Biometrics Institute has expanded its reach globally. In 2004, it extended its activities to New Zealand, and in 2011, it opened a subsidiary in London, UK, to create a global network for biometrics. This expansion included collaborations with various international organizations such as the National Cyber Security Centre, IDEMIA, Secunet, and SITA.

The Institute has been instrumental in developing frameworks and guidelines to ensure the ethical use of biometrics. For example, it introduced the Biometrics Privacy Charter in 2011, which replaced the earlier Australian Privacy Code, establishing international good practice principles for biometrics. It has also been involved in creating resources like the Biometric Vulnerability Assessment Methodology and Privacy Awareness Checklist to guide its members and the industry at large.

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August 20, 2024 – by the FindBiometrics Editorial Team