CNNMoney reports on the growing trend among businesses of incorporating biometric data into security settings, rather than relying solely on the use of passwords. Alex Simons, director of program management in Microsoft's identity division, said, "Passwords are the weak link. They have terrible characteristics about them, and they're hard for you to keep track of," adding, "Passwords are also super expensive for companies." Spiceworks, a professional network for the IT industry, reports that by 2020, the use of biometric authentication will grow to encompass 90 percent of businesses, up from the current 62 percent. Laws restricting the collection and use of biometric data are beginning to emerge, with Illinois and Texas both passing state laws, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation set to introduce consent requirements this May. 
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