Hong Kong Targets Worldcoin In Data Privacy Probe: Is Your Biometric Data At Risk?
Summary
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data investigated Worldcoin's biometric data handling, focusing on iris scanning for tokens. The project faces global regulatory challenges, including suspensions in Kenya and investigations in Britain, Germany, and France. The Hong Kong probe led to a 10% drop in Worldcoin's native token price. The project's method of acquiring user consent and handling sensitive data has raised concerns in multiple jurisdictions.
