ID Talk: What Biometric Binding Is and Why It Is Critical to Verifying Your Digital ID, with Jay Meier

On the latest episode of the ID Talk podcast, FaceTec’s Jay Meier returns to discuss the importance of biometric binding when it comes to identity verification. By this, he means linking a person’s biometrics to the identity information and credentials that are managed by whichever party has authority over the latter—for example, linking biometrics to the identity data held by the person’s local DMV.

Why is that so important? The answer has to do with Jay’s idea of “the PKI fallacy”, which he discussed on his previous appearance on the ID Talk podcast. The key question, from Jay’s perspective, is to figure out how to make sure that someone is truly linked to their identity credential, and not just to the device housing it.

It’s a high-concept discussion, and one well worth grappling with, given its relevance to some of the biggest questions around identity assurance. And with his influential positions at not only FaceTec but also the Kantara Initiative and the Identity Theft Resource Center, Jay is a bona fide expert, so be sure to hear him out in this thought-provoking conversation. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or through the media player below:

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August 26, 2024 – by the FindBiometrics Editorial Team