Hong Kong orders Worldcoin to stop collecting iris biometric data

2024-5-23 17:12

HK's privacy watchdog ordered Worldcoin to delete all collected iris biometric data, citing privacy law violations and lack of transparency. The post Hong Kong orders Worldcoin to stop collecting iris biometric data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Worldcoin (WLD) drops below $5 following Hong Kong’s ban

Hong Kong authorities have order Worldcoin (WLD) to cease biometric data collection in the country. Despite regulatory setbacks, Worldcoin’s user base has grown to 10 million users. The price of WLD temporarily dropped below $5 following the ban Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has issued a directive to halt […] The post Worldcoin (WLD) drops below $5 following Hong Kong’s ban appeared first on CoinJournal.

2024-5-23 19:18	Cryptocurrency News
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Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog accuses Worldcoin of violating data laws

Hong Kong’s privacy regulator has found that Worldcoin contravened local privacy laws, required the Worldcoin Foundation to cease all operations in the region. Worldcoin, an iris biometric crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, has found itself embroiled…

2024-5-22 10:30	WorldCoin
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Worldcoin ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong

The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data for up to 10 years solely for AI model training, including face and iris images, was unjustified.

2024-5-22 10:18
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Worldcoin open-sources revamped biometric data system

Worldcoin Foundation has introduced a new system using Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) for biometric template protection, developed with cryptography engineers from TACEO. The advancement has allowed the foundation to securely delete the previous iris code system.

2024-5-16 22:14	Technology
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Worldcoin’s New Biometric Data Security System Promises Enhanced Protection

Worldcoin Foundation unveils a new Secure Multi-Party Computation system aimed at redefining biometric data protection, ensuring compliance with global data protection laws. The post Worldcoin’s New Biometric Data Security System Promises Enhanced Protection appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2024-5-16 16:35
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Worldcoin beefs up security by open-sourcing biometric data system

Worldcoin Foundation open sources a secure multi-party computation (SMPC) system to enhance biometric data protection and confirmed that users can now securely delete old iris codes.

2024-5-15 16:00
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Worldcoin Expands to Mexico While Argentina Considers Regulation

Worldcoin expands to Mexico, but faces regulatory scrutiny in Argentina over its biometric data practices. The post Worldcoin Expands to Mexico While Argentina Considers Regulation appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2024-5-2 08:25	regulation news
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Worldcoin Faces $1.2 Million Fine In Argentina For Law Violations; WLD’s Price Reacts

In recent months, Sam Altman’s open-source protocol Worldcoin (WLD) has faced increasing legal challenges as Portugal and Spain cracked down on its biometric data collection practices. Argentina has joined the list, issuing an indictment against Worldcoin after detecting allegedly abusive clauses in user contracts.

2024-4-17 06:00
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Worldcoin Earns Approval From Ethereum Founder For Privacy Initiatives

A battle between technological advancement and data privacy is brewing around Worldcoin, a project offering digital identity and cryptocurrency in exchange for iris scans. While Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin applauds Worldcoin’s efforts to strengthen privacy measures, Portugal’s data regulator has thrown a wrench into the program by halting biometric data collection for 90 days. Related […]

2024-3-31 01:00	WorldCoin
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Another European Nation Forces WorldCoin to Halt Operations

Portugal's CNPD halts WorldCoin's biometric data collection, affecting over 300,000. Amid global privacy concerns, WorldCoin vows to address issues, reflecting a crucial moment in digital identity debates.

2024-3-29 13:18
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Elon Musk Wants X to Collect More of Your Data for AI and Job Matching

X updates privacy policy to give it permission to gather detailed information about users' employment history, educational background, job search activity, skills, and even biometric data. The post Elon Musk Wants X to Collect More of Your Data for AI and Job Matching appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2023-9-2 20:45	News
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Kenya’s 17-Member Committee Officially Kicks Off Investigation Into Worldcoin

The Kenyan government has set up a 17-member committee to investigate the operations of American-based cryptocurrency firm Worldcoin, due to its collection of biometric data not satisfying Kenya’s data privacy laws of the country.

2023-8-23 17:50
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Binance Japan to Rely on Liquid for Biometric Identity Verification Despite Privacy Concerns

Binance is partnering with Liquid, a biometric data authentication service, to re-enter the Japanese market in compliance with the country's strict cryptocurrency regulatory requirements, including Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures.

2023-8-11 08:50
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Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Over Concerns About Use of Biometric Data

Kenya suspends Worldcoin activity in the country due to widely shared concerns with its use of biometric data. The post Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Over Concerns About Use of Biometric Data appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2023-8-2 18:45	regulation news
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Germany’s Data Watchdog Investigates Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection

Michael Will, the president of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, expressed apprehension regarding the large-scale processing of sensitive data. Will told the paper that such processing could pose significant risks, particularly when dealing with highly-sensitive biometric data.

2023-8-1 12:00
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Worldcoin’s Ts & Cs - What Are You Signing Up For?

Public interest in the Worldcoin project has exploded in recent weeks. While its goals appear noble and altruistic, anyone who joins the project in order to receive free WLD coins should be aware of the legal obligations and potential risks they are agreeing to when providing their biometric data.

2023-7-30 15:00	BNC insights
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Worldcoin Under The Lens: French Regulator Suspects Dubious Data Handling Practices

Worldcoin, the brainchild of ChatGPT founder Sam Altman, is being examined by European regulators because of concerns about the legality of its biometric data collection tactics. The French privacy authority, CNIL, has expressed worries about the project, claiming that gathering and storing biometric data is questionable.

2023-7-29 10:40	WorldCoin
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French Privacy Agency Raises Concerns Over Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection

The French privacy watchdog, CNIL, has launched a probe into Worldcoin's biometric data collection, questioning its legality and storage conditions. Worldcoin, a project of OpenAI, conducting iris scans worldwide.

2023-7-28 20:14
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France’s privacy watchdog questions Worldcoin’s data collection

France’s privacy watchdog reportedly questions Worldcoin’s biometric data collection. Worldcoin, created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched on Monday. Users have to scan their irises to get a World ID and crypto token WLD.

2023-7-29 17:43	France
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Sam Altman's Worldcoin Integrates With Identity Management Software Okta as It Pushes Into Germany

World ID, which uses biometric data to verify users, helps apps distinguish between bots whilst being more private than alternatives like Google sign-in.

2023-6-29 11:00	europe
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Coinbase Sued For Illegal Harvesting Of Biometric Data

The lawsuit alleges the company collected detailed face maps and fingerprints of customers without consent.

2023-5-3 22:04	DATA
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Coinbase Sued by California for Mishandling Biometric Data

Coinbase has been sued by the state of California in violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The popular crypto exchange is accused of unlawful collections, obtainments, use, storage,...

2023-5-3 18:33	News
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Project FUERZA Is Creating One-of-its-kind NFTs Out Of Renowned Cyclist’s Biometric Information

Bedford, Virginia / AUGUST 04, 2022 / Project FUERZA claims that their FUERZA NFT will be more than just an artistic expression as it will allow the owner to interact with the bio-metric data created by the actual athlete and the exertion made by them.

2022-8-5 22:29	Press Release
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Eye-scan crypto, Worldcoin criticized as 'MLM Ponzi business model'

If you want crypto but don't have the cash to spare, you still have something to give in exchange: your eyeballs. Or more specifically, your biometric data. This is the premise of Worldcoin, a new The post Eye-scan crypto, Worldcoin criticized as 'MLM Ponzi business model' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-10-25 13:00	News
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Ripple’s Xpring invests in cybersecurity startup Keyless’ $2.2 million seed funding

Cybersecurity startup Keyless has reportedly received $2. 2 million in seed funding to expand a security product that unlocks access to users’ private keys with encrypted biometric data. The investors included gumi Cryptos Capital as well as Ripple’s Xpring, Blockchain Valley Ventures and LuneX.

2019-10-31 21:02	ripple
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Chinese communist party’s app is reportedly spying on its 100M users

A report from the German cybersecurity firm Cure53 suggests the Chinese communist party’s app, Study the Great Nation, has ‘superuser’ access to over 100 million Android devices. It notes the app has a backdoor through which the government can access messages, photos, contacts, and internet browsing history of these handsets.

2019-10-14 09:12	World
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Stolen fingerprints could spell the end of biometric security – here’s how to save it

The biggest known biometric data breach to date was reported recently when researchers managed to access a 23-gigabyte database of more than 27. 8m records including fingerprint and facial recognition data.

2019-8-25 12:00	Tech
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Facebook might be fined billions after losing facial recognition lawsuit

Facebook — inarguably the world’s largest facial database — has a lost a federal appeal in a class-action lawsuit that claimed it illegally collected and stored biometric data of millions of users without their consent.

2019-8-9 08:11	Privacy
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High School Student Developing Biometrically Based Private Key Recovery System

Eighteen-year-old Justin Zheng talks about using biometric data to prevent people from losing their private keys, the process of finding a co-founder, winning the Pioneer tournament, and how he is balancing school and blockchain projects.

2019-4-13 18:12	interviews
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CoolWallet S Review: An ‘Everyday’ Wallet for Crypto?

The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.

2019-4-4 00:05
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Cryptoxygen ICO

Cryptoxygen is a complete platform, comprising of cryptocurrency exchange and wallet, to provide the users with the most secure, high-speed solutions to buy, sell and store crypto assets, at the cheapest rates.

2019-1-5 21:09
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AI-generated fingerprints could soon fool biometric systems

Research led by two top universities has shed doubt on whether biometric security systems, on their own, can protect our most sensitive data. Humans are notoriously bad at creating secure passwords.

2018-11-29 06:52	Artificial Intelligence
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This company promises to recover files from your locked iPhone – but it won’t help the FBI

DriveSavers, a company known for its data recovery services, announced that it can offer “passcode lockout recovery service,” which means it can unlock your secured iPhone. That’s notable because it’s damn near impossible to unlock an iOS device without the passcode or access to the owners’ biometric signatures for authentication.

2018-11-28 16:50	security
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Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders

Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd.

2018-9-20 00:05	Law & justice
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Be your own bank! VivusPay is just the first taste of the Optherium Ecosystem

In our global world, payments are made routinely across continents, but they can be slow, incur large commissions for conversion and handling, and be vulnerable to hacking. Our personal information from simple passwords to biometric data is often stored in centralized, third party repositories and may have even been replicated to be stored somewhere else.

2018-9-17 11:11	Press releases
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Unikeys Launches Biometric Crypto Card

Unikeys has unveiled a biometric cryptocurrency card that you can verify each transaction with your biometric data. It’s a huge step in the battle against fraud and could be rolled out across the industry before too long.

2018-8-23 20:36	security
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Japan: Tech Giants Hitachi, Kddi offer Biometric Verification System for Retail

Tokyo-headquartered tech conglomerate Hitachi and telecoms giant KDDI are trialing a retail coupon settlement system that combines blockchain with biometrics, Cointelegraph Japan reports today, July 26.

2018-7-27 23:12
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Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with ban in Hong Kong, says authorities ‘overlooked’ aspects

The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment with Hong Kong regulatory authorities’ recent ban, emphasizing its commitment to lawful operation and data privacy compliance. The Worldcoin Foundation has expressed its disappointment with the recent decision by Hong Kong regulatory authorities to ban…

Worldcoin ‘disappointed’ with Hong Kong ban as WLD drops 5%

The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment over Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban its data collection efforts due to alleged privacy violations, according to a May 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

NVIDIA’s record-breaking Q1 revenue fuels AI, Bitcoin mining convergence

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Worldcoin попал под прицел регуляторов Гонконга

Управление уполномоченного по защите персональных данных (PCPD) Гонконга завершило расследование в отношении популярного проекта Worldcoin. В результате проверки регулятор выявил серьезные нарушения правил хранения персональных данных пользователей Worldcoin.

Hong Kong bans Worldcoin’s data collection over alleged privacy violations

Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has prohibited Worldcoin from collecting data in the region due to privacy violation concerns, according to a May 22 notice.

BlackRock’s IBIT ETF rakes in $290 million in one day, lifting total net inflows to $16 billion

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