Tools for Humanity, which operates Worldcoin and is based in Germany, has ensured compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The company has also consulted with Austrian data protection authorities to address privacy and data security concerns. The company emphasizes that World #ID Authentication does not collect any additional personal data beyond the #iris scan required for the process.
Friederike Lumbroso-Baumgartner, CEO of Tools for Humanity in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, said the project is looking to rapidly expand its reach.
Our goal is to make it possible for as many people as possible to get a World ID as quickly as possible, she said, adding that Austrians interested in the initiative can become #Worldcoin ambassadors and spread awareness and understanding of the project.
The launch in Austria follows a similar launch in Germany, after the Bavarian State Data Protection Supervisory Authority (BayLDA) investigated Worldcoin over concerns about biometric data collection. The BayLDA reportedly inspected Worldcoin's operations in November 2022.
government agencies around the world, including Spain, were skeptical of the company, suspending its operations for the time being.
In addition to Spain, the company was also asked to stop providing services in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PCPD) concluded that Worldcoin's operations violated the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO).
the same time, the company is actively working to comply with local privacy laws, which increases the trust of users and regulators around the world. In May, Worldcoin increased security by opening up access to its biometric system and allowing users to securely delete old iris codes.
/after an investigation by local authorities, Worldcoin ceased operations in Kenya in 2023. In June, Kenya dropped the investigation and stated that there would be "no further police action.
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