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Portugal orders Sam Altman's Worldcoin to halt data collection

Reuters · 5m

Portugal's data regulator, CNPD, has ordered Worldcoin to cease collecting biometric data for 90 days. Worldcoin, a project led by Sam Altman, encourages individuals to have their faces scanned in exchange for a digital ID and free cryptocurrency. The CNPD cited concerns regarding the privacy and data protection rights of citizens, with over 300,000 people in Portugal having already provided their biometric data to Worldcoin. Worldcoin stated its compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and mentioned that it is transitioning to a system that gives users control over their data. The CNPD's temporary order is to allow for further investigation into complaints and due diligence. Worldcoin is facing investigations and criticism in various countries for its data collection practices.