Portugal: National Data Protection Authority investigation into Worldcoin's biometric data collection
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Issued CNPD update in investigation into Worldcoin's collection and processing of biometric data compliance with GDPR
On 9 July 2024, the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal issued a decision addressing the jurisdiction over the matter concerning Worldcoin's processing of personal and biometric data. CNPD recognised the Data Protection Authority …
SourceIssued CNPD order requiring Worldcoin to suspend its collection and processing of biometric data for 90 days
On 25 March 2024, the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal issued an interim ruling requiring Tools for Humanity Corporation, the main developer of Worldcoin, to suspend the collection of iris, eye, and facial biometric data. The C…
SourceAnnounced investigation into Worldcoin's biometric data collection practices
On 8 March 2024, the Portuguese National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) announced an investigation into Worldcoin's biometric data collection practices. The CNPD has received numerous complaints from citizens expressing concern about the collecti…
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