Worldcoin's Iris Scanning Raises Global Privacy Concerns
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project, rewards users with tokens for having their irises scanned. This unique process has raised concerns among data protection advocates worldwide, with investigations ongoing in several countries.
Worldcoin's iris scanning technology generates a unique hash, preventing double registrations and ensuring each user's identity is verified only once. The project aims to create a 'Proof of Humanity', allowing users to identify themselves uniquely on the internet.
World ID, a product of Worldcoin, is already in use for verification on platforms like Discord, Reddit, and Shopify. However, the project has faced scrutiny from data protection advocates due to the sensitivity of biometric data.
In Kenya, Worldcoin was temporarily banned in August 2023 due to privacy concerns. After an investigation, the ban was lifted, and the service was allowed to resume. Meanwhile, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) is currently investigating Worldcoin's procedures, with no available search results on the current status of the investigation in 2024.
Worldcoin's iris scanning process, while innovative, has sparked debates about privacy and data protection. As investigations continue, the project remains operational, offering users a unique form of digital identity verification through its World ID product.
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