The Fraudian Slip Podcast - Policy Forum: The Role of Biometrics in Devaluing Stolen Data

Show Transcript

Welcome to The Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast, where we talk about all things identity compromise, crime and fraud that impact people and businesses. Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, SoundCloud, Audible and Amazon now. This month’s episode focuses on the role of biometrics in devaluing stolen data. It takes us to the recent policy forum in Washington, D.C., hosted by the ITRC, the Better Identity Coalition and the FIDO Alliance. The latter two groups are dedicated to improving identity protection and verification.

In this session, a group of identity experts discuss why we need to move more aggressively to using biometric tools and digital credentials to help reduce the value of stolen identity data. The panel discusses both the benefits and challenges of doing so. Jay Meier of FaceTec (a biometric solution company) moderated the panel and was joined by biometric experts Dr. Stephanie Schuckers and Arun Vemury, John Breyault of the National Consumers League, and the ITRC’s COO James Lee.

WATCH THE PANEL

In November 2023, the ITRC published a discussion paper on biometrics. You can download a copy of the paper by visiting www.idtheftcenter.org/publications or by clicking here.

Contact the ITRC

If you think you have been the victim of an identity crime or want to avoid becoming a victim, you can speak with an ITRC expert advisor toll-free on the phone (888.400.5530), chat live on the web or send us an email during our normal business hours (6 a.m.-5 p.m. PST Monday-Friday). Just visit www.idtheftcenter.org to get started.

Be sure to join us next week for our sister podcast, the Weekly Breach Breakdown, and next month for another episode of the Fraudian Slip.