Brazil: National Data Protection Authority announced an investigation into Tools for Humanity over biometric data processing for World ID project
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National Data Protection Authority announced an investigation into Tools for Humanity over biometric data processing for World ID project
On 11 November 2024, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched an inspection into Tools for Humanity (TFH) over its processing of biometric data through the World ID project, which involves iris, face, and eye scans. The investigation focuses on compliance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, examining TFH’s transparency, legal basis for data processing, security measures, and the handling of sensitive groups, including children. The ANPD highlighted risks such as unauthorised data use, inadequate consent and potential biases.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
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2024-11-11
under deliberation
2025-01-24
under investigation
2025-02-11
in force
2025-03-06
in force
2025-03-25
under investigation
2025-05-26
under appeal