The G2 Weekly Podcast delivers insights into the world of identity and biometrics. Each week, the podcast will cover important developments in the field, making it a valuable resource for professionals in various sectors.

(December 10, 2024 - December 17, 2024)

● Digital wallets and passkeys are gaining traction in the financial landscape, with predictions for widespread adoption in 2025. Passkeys, which use biometrics for passwordless authentication, are expected to replace traditional passwords, improving security and streamlining digital interactions. Digital wallets are evolving into multifunctional platforms that integrate payments, identity, loyalty programs, and healthcare services.

● Biometrics continue to expand in travel and border control, with Australia extending its airport biometrics contract with IDEMIA and Singapore expanding its passport-free biometric clearance system. Facial recognition is being implemented in intercity buses in Brazil, while the U.S. is trialing biometric passports integrated into Google Wallet for domestic flights.

● Ethical considerations and privacy concerns are growing alongside advancements in biometrics and data collection. The U.S. is considering ethical guidelines for the use of "pervasive data" in research, and Australia introduced new privacy-focused guidance for facial recognition in retail. Concerns about the potential misuse of biometric data were raised in U.S. courts, and there's growing scrutiny of surveillance technologies, as evidenced by Hikvision canceling contracts in Xinjiang.

● The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) is facing challenges in the U.S. House of Representatives despite bipartisan support in the Senate. The act aims to protect minors online by imposing a "duty of care" on social media platforms and restricting data collection from users under 17.

● Quantum computing advancements, such as Google's Willow chip, pose potential threats to data security and cryptography. The immense computational power of quantum computers could render current encryption methods obsolete, leading to a "quantum apocalypse". Experts are urging the development and testing of quantum-resilient systems and post-quantum cryptography to protect sensitive data.

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