In a notable move, the Kenyan government has taken decisive action by suspending all activities linked to the cryptocurrency endeavor known as Worldcoin within its national borders. This suspension arises in direct response to a significant data breach and the escalating worries regarding individual privacy. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has voiced the government’s profound concerns about Worldcoin’s undertakings, especially its involvement in enrolling citizens through the collection of iris data. These concerns led to prompt warnings from the Data Commissioner on the day of Worldcoin’s launch, urging citizens to exercise caution with their personal and sensitive data and to seek detailed information about data usage practices.
This governmental action remains in force until pertinent security, financial services, and data protection agencies can undertake a comprehensive investigation into the legality and legitimacy of Worldcoin’s operations. Moreover, the authorities are keen to grasp the measures implemented to ensure the secure handling of harvested data and the underlying intentions for deploying such sensitive information.
Worldcoin, a blockchain enterprise founded by Sam Altman, the chief of OpenAI, garnered considerable attention in Kenya by offering citizens free tokens in exchange for their iris scans. These tokens, known as WLD, currently carry a value of $54. This incentive led to the participation of thousands of Kenyan citizens in the project, although some conceded to possessing only limited familiarity with the intricacies of cryptocurrency.
The project has triggered a range of privacy concerns, particularly due to the potential application of iris scans in creating a comprehensive universal identification system. In response, Worldcoin asserts that biometric data extracted from iris scans will be safeguarded through advanced encryption technology and subsequently erased.
However, disconcerting reports have surfaced from sources like TechCabal, a technology-focused publication, highlighting instances of iris scans from different origins appearing on the dark web, intensifying apprehensions about data security. Despite these developments, Worldcoin has officially registered as a data processor with the Kenyan Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, operating under the banner of its parent company, Tools for Humanity GmbH, headquartered in Berlin. This registration appears to have conferred authorization upon the company to collect private data from Kenyan citizens.
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