November 2025 - LC - mailman.kantarainitiative.org

Reminder - AGM Registration and New Groups Update
by Amanda Gay 21 Nov '25

21 Nov '25

[image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Good morning all: We hope everyone is looking forward to a happy holiday season - Happy Thanksgiving to those of you based in the US! Don’t miss your chance 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 upcoming Groups), and connect with the Kantara Member community. Reach out to memberships(a)kantarainitiative.org with any items to include on the agenda or questions regarding the meeting. (personalized for each group) ________________________________________________________________ We are excited to continue promoting the new Work and Discussion Groups for Fall/Winter 2025 - Shadow AI and BIT launched this week! 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-discus…>. 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…> 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-di…>. 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.k…> 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-wor…>. 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, 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

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--NOTICE--New Kantara Discussion Groups Launched: Shadow AI and Blinding Identity Taxonomoy
by Amanda Gay 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

[image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Good morning all: We are excited to announce the launch of two new Discussion Groups at Kantara Initiative: - Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group <https://kantarainitiative.org/coming-soon-blinding-identity-taxonomy-discus…> (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. - Shadow AI in the Workplace Discussion Group <https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/coming-soon-shadow-ai-in-the-work…> (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. To participate in one or both, please complete the Kantara GPA, <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> and the staff will add you to the mailing list. The first meeting date will be announced shortly via each Group’s list. Please forward to any interested parties in your network! Thank you for your involvement and support of Kantara Initiative! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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2025 AGM Date Set and New Kantara Groups Coming Soon
by Amanda Gay 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

[image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Dear Leadership Council: We are happy to announce that the 2025 Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) date has been set: December 9, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Please complete this registration form <https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/> to secure your spot! This is a great opportunity to showcase your Group's work to the Kantara Member community. Reach out to staff <goog_285792566> @kantarainitiative.org with any items to include on the agenda or questions regarding the meeting. ____________________________________________________________________ We are pleased to continue promoting the upcoming Work Groups for Fall/Winter 2025 - See below for updated details (2 Groups are close to launching!), landing pages, and sign-up forms! - 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-discus…>. To sign up, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXZNQM3>. - 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. - UPDATE: The BIT DG Proposal is in the final stages of approval with the LC and will launch soon. - More information and a draft proposal are available here <https://kantarainitiative.org/coming-soon-blinding-identity-taxonomy-discus…>. To sign up, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L5GK89F>. - **NEW**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-di…> . - To sign up, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QYVLHY>. - 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. - More information and a draft charter are available here <https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/coming-soon-shadow-ai-in-the-work…> . - UPDATE: ShadowAI is in the final stages of approval with the LC, but you are still welcome to sign up via this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9S33QQQ>. - 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-wor…> . - To sign up or submit a charter comment, please complete this submission form <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FMTBWQM>. As always, please forward to your participant rosters that may be interested in Kantara's work *(Note: AGM is ONLY open for Members)*. Thank you for your continued support and involvement with Kantara Initiative! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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LC Reminders - Nov/Dec 2025
by Amanda Gay 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Good afternoon all: I hope everyone is doing well as we move towards the end of 2025! This email contains information for the remaining 2 months of the year. Please reach out with any questions! 1. Important Dates: a. *Final LC call of 2025 - November 18, 2025, 10-11:30 AM ET* i. Draft Agenda <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1284210691/2025-11-18+LC…> (please submit any items for discussion) ii. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd=YSsxdjZLMzFmUmhNd2NBMnlwbEZHZz09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd%3DYS…> Meeting ID: 948 9786 7446 Passcode: 539355 b. *AGM 2025 - December 9, 10-11:30 AM ET* i. Registration: Please complete the registration form <https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/> to confirm your attendance. You will then be added to the calendar event with Zoom details. ii. Draft Agenda attached iii. *Note - This is meant to take the place of the LC call in December (scheduled for the following week). That call will be removed from the calendar.* 2. *Deadline: November 26th* - Update your WG slides (template attached: WG Reports - 2025 AGM Template Deck - NEW STYLE) and email your draft directly to me. I'll add everything to the master 2025 AGM deck. For reference, I'm linking the 2024 AGM deck <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SIJofv-rhX68AaonzENWs9Pn_MIaqjJB/ed…> (do NOT update your slides in the 2024 AGM deck). 3. 2026 Reminders: a. Review (update as needed) and approve your charters. b. Hold officer elections c. Article 4 in the Operating Procedures <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/1081775/All+Policies> will help! Reach out with any questions :). Thank you for your involvement in Kantara Groups! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Press Release on Kantara's 17065 accreditation - please distribute
by Kay Chopard 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Hi everyone, The UK government made a formal announcement and posted a blog about Kantara being the first conformity assessment body to be accredited to ISO 17065 to the DIATF. We have at the same time put out a press release. I have attached it to this email and I would ask you to please distribute it to your partners and other organisations you think would be interested and willing to share it as well. Please let me know if you have any questions. Later today it will be posted on our website and on our LinkedIn profile. Please watch for those and be sure to like or repost. I appreciate your support. I am in London this week, and there has been a lot of talk and excitement about this milestone. I look forward to your ideas for how to promote this and the work of Kantara. Thank you for all you do and for being an important part of the Kantara leadership. Best wishes, Kay *Kay Chopard | **Executive Director* Email: kay(a)kantarainitiative.org <amanda(a)kantarainitiative.org> LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kantara-initiative/>

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FINAL REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

Good afternoon all: Today is the last day to vote in the eBallot to approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcICXCzVG42YiwmYYJVSzEWkkuFhC8rt/edit?u…>. Please take a few moments to vote, I promise that it is painless! :) *Motion: *To approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1244037156/05+November+2…> *Vote here:* eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS5H8CZ> (Reminder--Only 1 vote per Group. At present, we have 4 active groups and 1 BoD vote.) *Open:* Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3PM ET *Close:* Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3PM ET Thank you all for your continued involvement with Kantara! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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REMINDER--ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

Good afternoon all: This is a reminder that the eBallot to approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcICXCzVG42YiwmYYJVSzEWkkuFhC8rt/edit?u…> is now open. *Motion: *To approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1244037156/05+November+2…> *Vote here:* eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS5H8CZ> (Reminder--Only 1 vote per Group. At present, we have 4 active groups and 1 BoD vote.) *Open:* Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3PM ET *Close:* Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3PM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal
by Amanda Gay 05 Nov '25

05 Nov '25

Good afternoon all: Thank you for your patience! I am happy to announce that the eBallot to approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcICXCzVG42YiwmYYJVSzEWkkuFhC8rt/edit?u…> is now open. *Motion: *To approve the Shadow AI Discussion Group Proposal Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1244037156/05+November+2…> *Vote here:* eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS5H8CZ> (Reminder--Only 1 vote per Group. At present, we have 4 active groups and 1 BoD vote.) *Open:* Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3PM ET *Close:* Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3PM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Thank you for your involvement with Kantara Groups! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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