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Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Cryptocurrency Faces Privacy Investigation

Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Cryptocurrency Faces Privacy Investigation

France’s privacy watchdog, the CNIL, expressed concerns on Friday about the legality of the biometric data collection by Worldcoin, a project started by Sam Altman, the co-founder of ChatGPT. Worldcoin, which launched recently, requires users to scan their irises to receive a digital ID and in some countries, free cryptocurrency. The company claims to have registered 2.1 million people, mostly in a trial period over the last two years. However, the CNIL questions the legality of collecting and storing such biometric data.

The organization has begun investigations into Worldcoin’s practices. The investigations revealed that the Bavarian state authority in Germany is responsible for the case, so they are now leading the investigation with support from the CNIL. The British data regulator also said it would inquire about Worldcoin following its launch.

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