2024-12-09 21:05:00
Mato Grosso is a pioneer in the adoption of child biometrics technology for child safety
More than ten thousand children have already been registered in the state, guaranteeing safety and protection using Brazilian child biometrics technology from INFANT.ID™, a first in the world
Mato Grosso is at the forefront of child identification in Brazil, with the implementation of the INFANT.ID™ child biometrics platform. The Brazilian company developed a world-first technology capable of capturing high-definition fingerprints of children aged 0 to 5 years. More than ten thousand children have already been registered through this solution, which operates in an integrated manner with the state’s civil identification system. Child biometrics technology uses a high-definition biometric scanner, enabling the individual and secure identification of children from birth. The project began in the Civil Identification Space of the Legislative Assembly, in 2021, and is now present in ten more service stations spread across the state.
Challenges
The state faced historical challenges in biometrically identifying children in this age group, which compromised the issuance of identity documents and access to social benefits. The general ombudsman of the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso, Uecileny Rodrigues Vieira, highlighted that the initiative brought more security and citizenship to children. “We realized how much the community needed this service, especially children up to five years of age, who were not served by traditional biometric collection systems.
Providing quality child biometrics ensures that these children can have an identity document and access to all the rights that citizenship provides. The INSS itself started to require a photo ID for social security and with the implementation of the INFANT.ID™ platform this became possible.
Today we serve an average of 500 children per month, many of them needy or with some pathology and who require government assistance. With biometrics, they gained citizenship and more security”, he explained.
Adoption of technology
With the adoption of INFANT.ID™ technology, the Assembly created a civil identification space dedicated to children. “Our structure was restricted and had been in operation for 15 years, serving adults only. When we implemented this new service, we restructured the place to create a playful environment, where children could identify with each other and feel calm during the service. In addition to the walls with children’s motifs, we adopted accessories such as a highchair, baby comforter, pillows, everything to provide safety to children, especially those atypical ones who show fear and sensitivity to touch. Now we are a reference for other states and we share videos with techniques adopted to deal with these children”, revealed Uecileny.
As it is a state with a vast territorial extension, the problem was even more serious in remote areas, where child under-registration put many families at risk. Civil identification has become crucial for policies to protect the rights of vulnerable children, combat violence and crimes such as kidnapping. Furthermore, it guaranteed access to social benefits and greater vaccination control. After a rigorous technical evaluation process conducted by the Scientific Police of Mato Grosso, in partnership with other departments, biometric samples were collected from newborns in maternity wards in Cuiabá. With proof of the technical quality of fingerprint capture, the state began purchasing equipment and registering the children.
“INFANT.ID™ technology is integrated into the Mato Grosso civil identification system and the objective is to expand the solution to other identification posts, including notary offices and accredited companies. The platform currently operates at ten service points, in addition to the Assembly. We will soon have collection at ten more units”, explains Thais Akiyama, CEO of INFANT.ID™.
INFANT.ID™, which has been developing fingerprint collection and analysis systems for 11 years, is in a new phase of expansion into the international market. The technology has already been adopted by countries in Latin America and the Middle East. In Brazil, six states use the solution.
The platform operates in accordance with international standards and is interoperable with global civil registration systems. The scanner used is FBI certified, ensuring security and accuracy in the identification process.
Child biometrics allow protection from birth
In addition to facilitating the issuance of IDs and guaranteeing access to social benefits, the solution promotes the safety of children from birth. The technology makes it possible to create a unique biometric link between the newborn and its mother, preventing risky situations such as kidnappings, illegal adoptions and human trafficking.
“Neonatal biometrics is an essential tool to ensure the safety of children from the first minute of life. With this technology, we can avoid changing babies in maternity wards and ensure that children have their rights guaranteed from birth”, highlights Thais.
About Infant.ID
INFANT.ID™ is a global pioneer in the development of high-quality fingerprint collection and analysis hardware and software for children aged 0 to 5 years and newborns. The company is part of the Brazilian Association of Digital Identification Technology Companies (ABRID).
Featured image: Civil Identification Space in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Mato Grosso. Photo: Disclosure/INFANT.ID™.
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How has the implementation of child biometric technology affected access to essential services and benefits for children in Mato Grosso?
## Interview: Mato Grosso Leads the Way in Child Biometrics for safety
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re talking about an innovative programme in Mato Grosso, Brazil, that’s using cutting-edge technology to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Joining us is Uecileny Rodrigues Vieira, the General Ombudsman of the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso. ms. vieira, thank you for being here.
**Ms.Vieira:** Thank you for having me. It’s vital to share this story and how it’s impacting the lives of vulnerable children in our state.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. Mato Grosso is making headlines for being a pioneer in child biometrics technology. Can you tell us more about this program and how it effectively works?
**Ms. Vieira:** Certainly. We partnered with INFANT.ID™, a Brazilian company that developed a world-first technology specifically designed for capturing high-definition fingerprints of children aged 0 to 5. Conventional biometric systems struggled to accurately identify very young children, leaving them vulnerable. INFANT.ID™ solved this problem with their specialized scanner.
**Host:** That’s astonishing! how has this technology been implemented in Mato Grosso?
**Ms. Vieira:** It’s been very successful. We started in 2021 at the Civil Identification Space of the Legislative Assembly, and now have ten additional service stations across the state.Over ten thousand children have already been registered through this platform,which is integrated with our state’s civil identification system.
**Host:** What were some of the challenges Mato Grosso faced before implementing this program?
**Ms. Vieira:** For years, we struggled to biometrically identify children under five. This created significant obstacles. They couldn’t obtain identity documents as easily, and accessing essential social benefits became a challenge.
**Host:** So this technology is not only about safety, but also about ensuring that children have access to their rights?
**Ms. Vieira:** Absolutely.
Providing quality child biometrics means these young children can have an official ID and access all the rights and benefits that come with citizenship. We see this every day, even with the National Institute for Social Security (INSS) now requiring photo IDs for social security registration.
**Host:** That’s heartwarming. What impact has this program had on the children and families in mato Grosso?
**Ms. Vieira:** We’re seeing tremendous positive changes. We serve around 500 children per month, many of them from vulnerable backgrounds or with special needs who rely on government assistance.
This program has brought them a sense of security and belonging. They are finally recognized and have access to the support they deserve. It’s truly empowering.
**Host:** Ms. Vieira, this is truly inspiring work. Thank you for sharing your story and highlighting the impact of this innovative technology.
