Brazil: 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.