Brazil authorities halt iris-scanning incentives to protect biometric data privacy.
Worldcoin halted in Brazil by data watchdog
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has banned Worldcoin from offering crypto incentives for biometric data collection. The ANPD’s Jan. 24 ruling forces Tools for Humanity (TFH) to suspend its iris-scanning services in Brazil starting Jan. 25.
Incentives may compromise user consent
The ANPD investigation found that offering crypto incentives could affect the validity of consent for collecting biometric data. Under Brazilian law, consent for processing sensitive data must be free, informed, and specifically given for stated purposes.
Vulnerability concerns raise ethical issues
The watchdog cited financial incentives’ potential impact on people in vulnerable situations as a key reason for its decision. Authorities also highlighted concerns over the sensitive and irreversible nature of iris biometrics and data deletion challenges.
Global scrutiny on Worldcoin continues
Germany’s regulators similarly took corrective measures in December to ensure compliance with European data protection laws.
Native token WLF faces sharp decline
Worldcoin’s token, WLF, dropped 8% in the past 24 hours, now trading below $2, reflecting an 83% decline from its all-time high.
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