Worldcoin, the digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, continues to face mounting regulatory challenges, with Germany now adding to its list of concerns.
German authorities are scrutinizing the project for potential violations of the European Union’s strict data protection rules.
The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) has ordered Worldcoin to establish a data deletion protocol that complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by January 19. The GDPR, a cornerstone of EU privacy law, sets stringent standards for handling personal data, including requirements for consent, data minimization, and deletion upon request.
BayLDA Director Michael Will emphasized that the decision prioritizes users’ fundamental rights, ensuring they can fully exercise their ability to request the deletion of sensitive data, such as iris scans collected by Worldcoin’s World ID system.
While Worldcoin plans to challenge the ruling, it has already faced significant pushback in other regions, including bans in Kenya and Portugal over privacy concerns. In the EU, the project had voluntarily suspended some operations during investigations and made efforts to align with regulatory requirements.
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