Germany: Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data processing
Progress
Current status
in force
19 Dec 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Issued Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision corrective measures regarding Worldcoin's biometric data processing practices
On 19 December 2024, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision concluded its investigation into the processing of biometric data by Worldcoin, a provider of digital verification services and cryptocurrency based on blockchain technol…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority