Best practices in the collection and use of biometric and forensic datasets

Published

March 24, 2021

Author(s)

Melissa Taylor, Austin Hicklin, George Kiebuzinski

Abstract

This document discusses issues that arise in the collection, dissemination, and use of datasets for use in biometric and forensic science research, and provides recommendations on how to best address the issues raised. A variety of factors should be considered when collecting data so that the resulting dataset is appropriate for use in testing or research, or when deciding whether an existing dataset is appropriate for a given purpose. This document does not address privacy and human subjects aspects of data collection. These topics will be addressed in forthcoming publications.

Citation

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 8361

Report Number

8361

NIST Pub Series

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8361

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Keywords

biometric, Databases, forensic science, human subjects

Citation

Taylor, M. , Hicklin, A. and Kiebuzinski, G. (2021), Best practices in the collection and use of biometric and forensic datasets, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8361, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=925845 (Accessed October 27, 2025)