Data privacy in 2025: The resurgence of biometric security, a fleeting forecast for federal data privacy regulations, and the return of the wild west of AI
The transition from 2024 to 2025 brings a lot of uncertainty, speculation, and hopefully some optimism for the world of data privacy.
As technology continued to innovate, securing data grew more complex and consumers grew more concerned over how their information was being used. Regulatory changes are coming soon, with several states providing their own data privacy standards in anticipation of a shifting focus within the U.S. federal government, creating an important inflection point to set the tone for the future of data privacy and security.
Google expands passkey support to desktop with Google Password Manager
Google has made a move toward a passwordless future by expanding its passkey support to desktop devices. Until now, passkeys could only be saved to Google Password Manager on Android devices, requiring users to scan a QR code from an Android phone to access them on other platforms. However, thanks to a new update, passkeys can now be saved and managed directly on desktop systems running Windows, macOS, and Linux. ChromeOS is also available for testing in the Beta channel.
Passkeys are designed to offer a more secure and user-friendly way of signing in to websites and apps by using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or a screen lock instead of traditional passwords. This makes logging in as simple as unlocking your device.