- **Kenya's #Data Protection Order**: The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya issued an order in May to halt activities involving iris scanning, facial recognition, and other personal data collection within the country.
- **#Worldcoin's Involvement**: The order was directed at Worldcoin's parent company, Tools for Humanity. The company was conducting these data collection activities in Kenya.
- **Lack of Transparency**: The ODPC's letter stated that the agents involved in data #collection did not properly inform individuals about the security and privacy measures in place, as well as how the collected data would be used or processed.
- **#Privacy Concerns**: The order reflects concerns over data privacy and protection, especially regarding advanced biometric data collection methods like iris scanning and facial recognition.
- **#Regulatory Action**: The ODPC's action emphasizes the importance of compliance with data protection regulations and the need for transparent communication about data collection practices to ensure individuals' privacy rights are upheld.