Biometrics in humanitarian action

Report: Biometrics in the humanitarian sector [2023]

Some of the momentum behind using biometric technology in humanitarian contexts has been part of a push toward increased efficiency and more ...

Biometrics in the Humanitarian Sector - Oxfam Policy & Practice

Biometrics is the measurement of human characteristics through technology such as iris scanning, facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. In the aid sector, ...

Biometrics in humanitarian action: a delicate balance

How modern techniques in information security can – or cannot – be applied to the unique nature of biometrics data in humanitarian action.

Biometrics - International Organization for Migration

The use of biometrics in registration processes can help to collect data to identify vulnerable individuals who may require additional assistance. Biometrics is ...

Using biometrics securely to avoid multiple registrations in ...

Lueks looked for an approach to prevent the duplication of aid. As the use of ID documents in regions with humanitarian crises is often ...

Biometrics applied to humanitarian aid and the fight against poverty

Lack of proper documentation affects the daily lives of refugees and can hinder their ability to receive international protection and access durable solutions.

The Ethical Dilemma of Biometric Data in Humanitarian Aid

This blog post explores the complex issues surrounding the collection and use of biometric data in humanitarian contexts.

Biometrics in the Humanitarian Sector - The Engine Room

3. • Increased pressure by international donors to integrate biometrics into aid delivery: Recent years have seen increased pressure put on and by donor ...

Biometrics and International Humanitarian Law - Lieber Institute

The use of biometrics may facilitate the observance of distinction by helping to identify individuals on the battlefield. While the technology ...

Innovative Biometric Authentication for Health & Humanitarian Aid ...

Project HOPE and the biometric data technology platform, Global ID, are partnering to introduce an innovative biometric authentication solution.

Digital identity, biometrics and inclusion in humanitarian responses ...

Although fingerprints and iris scans for registration and assistance are the most well-known uses of biometrics in the humanitarian sector, they are not the ...

Humanitarian Technology Adoption Case Study: Biometrics - RAND

Specifically, this case study focuses on technologies used to enable the identification of beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance through their individual ...

You Don't Need to Demand Sensitive Biometric Data to Give Aid ...

Many agencies have dropped the requirement to collect biometric data while responding to a massive, cross-border crisis. It's an important step.

How the use of biometrics in the humanitarian sector has the ...

How the use of biometrics in the humanitarian sector has the potential to put people at risk – an interview with Belkis Wille · Using data can ...

'I know you like the back of my hand': biometric practices of ...

For example, collecting multiple biometric indicators (such as a fingerprint and iris) allows more ways to access humanitarian aid since one can ...

ICRC develops decentralized biometric deduplication method for ...

Researchers have devised a tool that uses biometrics to avoid multiple registrations in humanitarian aid.

Using Biometrics to Provide Humanitarian Aid… While the 'data hunt ...

Biometric data are unique, immutable, and create a permanently identifiable record for individuals. However, if these individuals are in ...

Biometrics in the humanitarian sector: a current look at risks, benefits ...

Millions of individuals depend upon humanitarian organisations for vital assistance. Across contexts from conflict zones to natural disas- ters, impacted ...

Technocolonialism and biometrics: reinvigorating the call to ...

The uptake of biometric data collection in registration and service delivery means the technology has become embedded in humanitarian operations. Following ...

DigitHarium | Month #7: Biometrics and Humanitarian Protection

During the discussion, we went over the nature of biometric data, what distinguishes them from other types of sensitive data, what advantages ...