Italy: GPDP investigation into Worldcoin's data collection and processing practices compliance with GDPR
Progress
Current status
under investigation
02 Apr 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued interim ruling in GPDP investigation into Worldcoin's data collection and processing practices compliance with GDPR
On 2 April 2024, the Italian Privacy Authority (GPDP) issued an interim ruling in its investigation into Worldcoin. Specifically, the investigation concerned the Worldcoin project of creating a global identity called World ID and a global financial …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority