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Announced 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 collection of minors' data without parental consent and the potential misuse of this biometric data. The investigation is currently in its decisive phase. The CNPD advises citizens to carefully consider the implications of providing their biometric data and to thoroughly read the information provided on Worldcoin's website and app regarding data processing.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-03-08
under deliberation

On 8 March 2024, the Portuguese National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) announced an investigati…

2024-03-25
under investigation

On 25 March 2024, the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal issued an interim ruli…

2024-07-09
concluded

On 9 July 2024, the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal issued a decision addres…

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