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Oribi

Municipality of Ommen

Facial recognition is a method used by local authorities. They want to check whether a person’s ID matches the person standing at the counter.
Last change on 18th of June 2026, at 12:51 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
Publication category
Impactful algorithms
Impact assessment
DPIA
Status
In use

General information

Theme

Organisation and business operations

Begin date

2023-06

Contact information

gemeente@ommen.nl

Responsible use

Goal and impact

The algorithm assists the member of staff at the counter. The staff member compares a photograph with the resident’s identity document. The staff member sees an indication and a score. This enables them to determine whether the person and the identity document match. The aim is to prevent identity fraud and make the data in the BRP more reliable.

Considerations

The algorithm helps the employee to make an assessment. The employee’s final assessment is the most important factor.

Human intervention

The employee decides for themselves whether to use a facial scan and checks the result. If they are unsure, they ask a colleague for help.

Risk management

No biometric data is stored. Facial recognition takes place securely within the system. No data is transmitted via the internet or stored externally. The facial recognition results are visible only to the civil affairs officer at the counter.

The application is the same for all residents and includes checks to ensure that no inappropriate data is collected.

Legal basis

BRP Act, Article 2.67(4); BRP Decree, Article 35; UAVG, Article 29 – the use of biometrics is permitted where authentication is necessary.

Impact assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Operations

Data

A photograph of the resident’s face and their identity document.

Technical design

The algorithm uses facial recognition based on deep learning technology. The software is integrated into the counter application and utilises underlying APIs. A comparison score is generated, and no biometric data is stored. Processing takes place locally.

External provider

Oribi

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