Worldcoin have to erase user data

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German regulators have instructed Worldcoin to delete biometric data from its users due to violations of the General Data Protection Regulation, theGDPR.

This directive has kicked off a legal showdown between the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection, BayLDA and the company, which recently rebranded itself from Worldcoin to just World.

„It’s your fault. No, it’s yours.”

The BayLDA claims that World’s methods of collecting data, like those iris scans, didn’t have a solid legal foundation and were in violation of GDPR, so they’ve demanded that World set up a proper procedure for deleting this data and ensure that users give clear consent for any future data collection.

In response, World is appealing the ruling, arguing that the regulations are based on outdated practices that they no longer use, and they insist their current operations are fully compliant with GDPR.

Do we need a growth like this?

This case could have serious implications for World’s operations in the European Union, which is known for its tough stance on data protection.

Critics are concerned that this challenge could undermine the very foundation of World’s identity verification model, potentially stalling its growth in Europe.

World wants to create a global identity system using biometric data like iris scans, but despite its recent rebranding efforts, the company has faced ongoing scrutiny from regulators and has had to navigate some pretty rocky market conditions.

Its native token, WLD, saw a brief spike after the U.S. elections but quickly lost steam, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding both the token and the company itself.

Nicht kinderspielplatz

Germany has been tightening its grip on cryptocurrency and digital assets lately, as just in July, the government sold off its entire Bitcoin stash and started cracking down on crypto exchanges.

This increased regulatory pressure could make things even trickier for World moving forward.

One thing is sure, World isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. The appeal process is likely to delay BayLDA’s order for now, allowing the company to keep operating while it fights back, but of course, how this all plays out in the long run remains quite uncertain.

Will World’s attempts to address privacy concerns satisfy regulators? Only time will tell.

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