Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 51)


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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 17, 2024 - December 24, 2024)


● Advancements in Biometric Authentication, mDLs, Digital Wallets, and Passkeys Signal a Transformative Period for Digital Identity in 2025. Biometric authentication is becoming more common in digital interactions, while mDLs are expected to be widely adopted in the U.S. by 2025. Digital wallets are also gaining popularity in Europe.

● Security Concerns Regarding Electronic Personal Health Information (e-PHI) Intensify as Cyberattacks on Healthcare Institutions Increase. Ransomware attacks highlight the vulnerability of health data and the need for stronger protection of e-PHI. Existing regulations like HIPAA are insufficient, and a unified, comprehensive digital health data protection law is urgently needed in the U.S.

● EPIC Argues that Emotion Recognition Technology Violates Fundamental Rights and Lacks Scientific Validity. The use of emotion recognition technology raises concerns about privacy, bias, and discrimination. EPIC urges for strict regulation to prevent its use in sensitive areas such as hiring and education.

● Patent Dispute Between FaceTec, Jumio, and iProov Highlights the Competitive Landscape of Biometric Liveness Detection Technology. FaceTec accuses Jumio and iProov of patent infringement, leading to a legal battle over proprietary technology.

● Google Researchers Develop a Zero-Knowledge Proof Scheme to Enhance the Privacy of Mobile Driver's Licenses and Other Digital Credentials. The cryptographic approach allows for anonymous authentication of digital credentials without compromising privacy, aligning with efforts to improve mDL technology.

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Credit and appreciation go to Google's NotebookLM for transforming my identity and biometrics newsletter into an AI-powered audio podcast!

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Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastBy Ralph A. Rodriguez