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Kenyan Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Illegally Collected Biometric Data
Kenyan Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Illegally Collected Biometric Data
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A Kenyan court has mandated Worldcoin to erase biometric data unlawfully obtained from citizens through iris scans. The ruling marks a significant regulatory challenge for the cryptocurrency-linked identity project, which offered $50 in crypto for participation. Local reports indicate the data commissioner will oversee the deletion process.
The decision follows intense scrutiny over privacy violations during Worldcoin’s brief but contentious operations in Kenya. Authorities found the company’s data collection methods violated national laws, prompting immediate corrective action. This case highlights growing global tensions between innovative blockchain applications and individual data rights.
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