[image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Good afternoon all: We hope everyone is looking forward to a happy holiday season, but before we dive into the merriment – don’t forget to register for the 2025 Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM): December 9, 2025, 10:00 AM ET (virtual) Please complete this registration form <https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/> to secure your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Kantara’s growth and work in 2025 and 2026, hear from Kantara Work Groups (including newly launched and upcoming Groups), and connect with the Kantara Member community. Reach out to memberships@kantarainitiative.org with any items to include on the agenda or questions regarding the meeting. ________________________________________________________________ New Work and Discussion Groups for Fall/Winter 2025 -- Shadow AI and BIT have launched, and we expect others to follow shortly! Updated details are below: Updated details are below: - Biometric Data Discussion Group (Biometrics DG): The Biometric Data Discussion Group (Biometrics) will address the management, security, and privacy of biometric data, from collection to destruction, with a focus on practical application and GDPR compliance. While standards do exist, they are often inaccessible to non-experts, and there is a need to decode and translate existing standards into a straightforward, practical guide for real-world application. Biometrics will develop a set of recommendations and best practices for biometric data management to serve as practical guidance for use alongside the standards. *More information is available here <https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/coming-soon-biometric-data-discussion-group/>. To sign up, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXZNQM3>**.* - *LAUNCHED -* Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group (BIT DG): BIT aims to evolve and maintain the Blinding Identity Taxonomy as an informative taxonomy for identifying and managing personally identifiable information (PII) and quasi-identifiable information (QII), establishing it as a Kantara product and producing a Blinding Identity Taxonomy Report 2.0 and a BIT Supplementary Report 2.0. *Complete the GPA <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> to join the Group or sign up for the mailing list <https://mailman.kantarainitiative.org/postorius/lists/dg--blinding-identity--taxonomy.mailman.kantarainitiative.org/> to stay informed regarding the first meeting!* - *Digital Identity Risk Universe Discussion Group (Risk Universe DG): Risk Universe will focus on developing a holistic risk universe (a comprehensive set of all of the risks which might be relevant to an organization). The holistic risk universe will explore three risk domains in depth: Trustworthiness: Is this credential trustworthy?; Privacy: What privacy risks do holders incur when using this credential?/ Security: What are the end-to-end security risks associated with this credential?. The final product will be a report and/or Excel file/map. **More information and a draft proposal are available here <https://kantarainitiative.org/coming-soon-digital-identity-risk-universe-discussion-group/>. To sign up, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QYVLHY>. * - *LAUNCHED - *Shadow AI in the Workplace Discussion Group (Shadow AI DG): The rapid adoption of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI-powered applications has led to a growing phenomenon known as “Shadow AI”, the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees without the knowledge or approval of their organization. While these tools can significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency, they also introduce serious risks. Shadow AI will explore the causes, implications, and mitigation strategies related to Shadow AI in enterprise environments. The anticipated output is a report that outlines the risks, organizational vulnerabilities, and practical countermeasures. *Complete the GPA <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> to join the Group or sign up for the mailing list <https://mailman.kantarainitiative.org/postorius/lists/dg-shadowai.mailman.kantarainitiative.org/> to stay informed regarding the first meeting!* - *Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group (TTA WG): The digital identity landscape is at a pivotal moment. The release of NIST SP 800-63 v4 provides a modern, modular framework for identity proofing, and Kantara's US Assurance Program is poised to develop the corresponding assessment criteria. While these developments are foundational, they leave critical market-level and downstream challenges unaddressed. This working group will address these challenges directly, creating the market-enabling frameworks necessary to unlock the full potential of a componentized, high-assurance identity ecosystem. More information and a draft charter are available here <https://kantarainitiative.org/coming-soon-trusted-transaction-assurance-work-group/>. To sign up or submit a charter comment, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FMTBWQM>.* Please share with your networks accordingly (reminder: AGM is only for Members) and thank you for your involvement with Kantara. We look forward to new and exciting work together in the coming year! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative