20Characteristics and purpose of comparison involved in FVS

20 Characteristics and purpose of comparison involved in FVS

(1) The comparison involved in an FVS is an electronic comparison of: (a) face‑matching service information that relates to the individual that is included in the request for the service; and (b) face‑matching service information that: (i) is contained in, or associated with, a government identification document of a kind specified in the request that was issued to the individual; and (ii) 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: (a) verifying the identity of the individual; or (b) protecting an individual who is a shielded person, or someone else associated with a shielded person.