- Kenyan court bans Worldcoin’s biometric data activities.
- Data deletion mandated in one week.
- Global implications for data privacy and crypto projects.
The ruling could influence global cryptocurrency practices, challenging projects reliant on sensitive personal data.
Worldcoin’s parent company, Tools for Humanity, faces the prohibition following the High Court’s decision. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled the company violated Kenya’s Data Protection Act.
Worldcoin’s collection and processing of biometric data from Kenyans is unlawful and in violation of Kenya’s Data Protection Act. — Justice Roselyne Aburili, High Court Judge, Kenya
The court ordered Worldcoin to delete all collected data under ODPC supervision. Previously, Kenya’s National Assembly and the Capital Markets Authority had raised concerns about the company.
Economists and crypto analysts predict potential impacts on Worldcoin’s market value. Concerns focus on privacy, regulatory compliance, and investor confidence, echoing past regulatory actions affecting cryptocurrencies.
International data laws and crypto regulations might evolve, leading other jurisdictions to adopt stricter measures. This Kenyan ruling may set a precedent affecting similar projects globally.
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