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2.3 Biometric Data Collection for Background Investigations

NIST PIV and digital identity FIPS 201-3 against FIPS 201-2
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modified 2 Common Identification, Security, and Privacy Requirements part of 2

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Biometric Data Collection for Background Investigations

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Before · FIPS 201-2

The following biometric data shall be collected from each PIV applicant:

+ A full set of fingerprints. Biometric identification using fingerprints is the primary input to law enforcement checks. In cases where ten fingerprints are not available, then as many fingers as possible shall be imaged. In cases where obtaining any fingerprints is impossible, agencies shall seek OPM guidance for alternative means of performing the law enforcement checks.

This collection is not necessary for applicants who have a completed and favorably adjudicated NACI (or equivalent or higher) or Tier 1 or higher federal background investigation on record that can be located and referenced.

Fingerprint collection shall conform to the procedural and technical specifications of [SP 800-76].

After · FIPS 201-3

TheThis followingsection biometricapplies datato shallapplicants that do not have a completed and favorably adjudicated Tier 1 or higher federal background investigation on record that can be located and referenced.

A full set of fingerprints SHALL be
collected from each PIV applicant:

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Fingerprint collection shallSHALL conform to the procedural and technical specifications of [SP 800-76].