Biometrics measure users’ physical characteristics to verify their identity. Biometrics may be physiological traits, such as fingerprints and eyes, or behavioral characteristics, such as the unique way you’d complete a security-authentication puzzle. They can be more secure than simply using passwords, but they are not immune to privacy and security concerns. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of biometrics, and what you need to know to protect your data.
Expert:
Timothy Shields is a Partner in the Kelly Kronenberg Law Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and concentrates his practice on Technology, Data Privacy, and Social Media. He is also the Director of Enterprise Applications & Integrations for the firm. In his practice, Timothy represents software companies, social media influencers, and content creators in managing their unique business and personal legal requirements. As Director, he is responsible for the management and coordination of development, training, maintenance, and integration activities for IT services and systems.
