Patent ID: 8700909

Claim:
A method for revoking a biometric reference template generated for an individual by a biometric service provider, the method comprising the steps of: generating, using a biometric reference template revocation engine, at least one biometric reference template revocation message; injecting the at least one biometric reference template revocation message created into a secure portable device issued to the individual; storing said at least one biometric reference template revocation message in the secure portable device; loading the biometric reference template revocation engine onto the secure portable device for generating on demand of the individual the biometric reference template revocation message, wherein the secure portable device concurrently stores said at least one biometric reference template revocation message and said loaded biometric reference template revocation engine; and sending the generated biometric reference template revocation message to the biometric service provider to revoke the biometric reference template such that the biometric service provider no longer possesses a valid biometric reference template for the individual.