Portugal Imposes Temporary Halt on WorldCoin's Biometric Data Collection

Portugal Bans WorldCoin

WorldCoin, aiming to create a digital ID and financial network through facial scans, faced a suspension in Portugal by CNPD due to concerns over citizen data protection. Numerous complaints about unauthorized data collection, especially involving minors, led to this action. Despite efforts to address issues, regulatory scrutiny and privacy concerns persist surrounding WorldCoin's operations.