Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Data Protection (BfDI) has ordered Worldcoin to delete its stored iris scans.
This ruling underscores Germany’s stringent stance on data privacy, impacting Worldcoin’s operations and raising broader questions about biometric data usage in crypto.Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Data Protection has ordered Worldcoin to delete its stored iris scans, citing violations of the GDPR.
For crypto startups, compliance with GDPR is now a critical hurdle. Legal experts suggest that Worldcoin’s situation could serve as a precedent for other projects leveraging personal data. “This is a wake-up call for blockchain ventures operating in Europe,” noted Alexander Schmidt, a data privacy lawyer.The decision has sparked debate within the crypto community. Privacy advocates hailed the move, citing the risks associated with centralized biometric databases.
On the flip side, Worldcoin argues that its system is secure and compliant with regulations. The company released a statement saying,The order pressures blockchain projects to align with stringent European data privacy laws. Failure to do so could result in similar enforcement actions, limiting the adoption of innovative technologies.
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