18Characteristics and purpose of comparison involved in FIS

18 Characteristics and purpose of comparison involved in FIS

(1) The comparison involved in an FIS is an electronic comparison of: (a) a single facial image of an individual, and other face‑matching service information (if any) that relates to the individual, that is included in the request for the service; and (b) face‑matching service information that: (i) relates to one or more individuals; and (ii) is contained in, or associated with, one or more government identification documents of one or more kinds specified in the request; and (iii) is made available for the comparison by a government authority (the supplying authority) that is a party to a participation agreement. (2) The comparison is carried out in accordance with any limitations, provided for under the participation agreement, subject to which the supplying authority made the face‑matching service information available for the comparison. (3) The comparison is for the purpose of protecting an individual who is a shielded person, or someone else associated with a shielded person.