French authorities launch probe into Worldcoin over data collection practices
Tecnología. French authorities launch probe into Worldcoin over data collection practices 1 min ago Noticias de Bitcoin Ethereum French privacy regulator CNIL has initiated a probe into Worldcoin over concerns that its data collection and storage practices may not be entirely legal, Reuters reported on July 28. The watchdog is collaborating with its German counterpart as the latter directly oversees the project as its primary European regulator. The CNIL told the newswire: “La legalidad de esta recopilación parece cuestionable, al igual que las condiciones para almacenar datos biométricos”. The project is also under investigation in the U.K. for similar reasons. Worldcoin Foundation told vía correo electrónico: “The Worldcoin Foundation complies with all laws and regulations governing the processing of personal data in the markets where Worldcoin is available, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).” The foundation added that Worldcoin is under the supervision of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutz) in Europe and is committed to working with regulators around the world to ensure it remains fully compliant. Worldcoin recently launched its token and the so-called “Orbs” — devices used to scan eyes — on July 24 to collect willing participants biometric iris data. People who scan their eyes through the orb get a unique
