X Wants Permission to Start Collecting Your Biometric Data and Employment HistoryAccording to findings from app developer Steve Moser, X plans on rolling out support for passkeys, which can use your device’s fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN to log in to your account. However, the FIDO Alliance — a nonprofit organization that advocates for the use of passkeys — says biometric data and processing “continues to stay on the device and is never sent to any remote server.”
-
About The AllianceAlliance MembershipSpecifications
-
FIDO User Authentication
-
FIDO Device Onboard
-
FIDO CertificationsFind Certified ProductsFIDO Accredited LaboratoriesAdministrative
-
Discover FIDO
-
Latest Updates
More FIDO in the News
Best Stablecoin Wallets for Everyday Use in 2025
The rise of stablecoins has transformed how we handle digital payments, cross-border transactions, and everyday…
Biometric Update: Germany pushes passkey adoption, releases draft technical guidelines
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is asking for public comment on a draft…
Biometric Update: Yubico finds passkeys awareness still lacking in global survey
There is a persistent disconnect between perceived cybersecurity and actual vulnerability. That’s the key finding…
