4.2.3 Biometric Data Specifications (was: PIV Biometric Data Specifications)
NIST PIV and digital identity FIPS 201-3 against FIPS 201-2
All changes in this version
All changes in this version
Title changed
Before · FIPS 201-2
PIV Biometric Data Specifications
After · FIPS 201-3
PIV Biometric Data Specifications
Control changed
Before · FIPS 201-2
After · FIPS 201-3
The PIV front-end subsystem employs biometric verification to automate the recognition of cardholders based on their biological characteristics. The PIV Card can digitally store fingerprint, face, and iris biometric characteristics. Techniques for storage, protection, and access of these biometric data records are outlined in the following sections and explained in depth in [SP 800-76] and [SP 800-73].