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National Privacy Commission issued cease and desist order against Tools for Humanity

On 23 September 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Tools for Humanity (TFH), the entity operating the World App and Orb verification system. The order prohibits making the World App available, c…

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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2025-02-06
under deliberation

On 6 February 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) began an investigation into Tools for Hum…

2025-09-23
in force

On 23 September 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) a…