Hong Kong Privacy Agency Orders Worldcoin to Cease Local Operations

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 08:17
A recent directive from the Hong Kong privacy agency has halted Worldcoin's operations in the region due to concerns over excessive iris data collection. The agency cited violations of local privacy rules as the reason behind the order, signaling a crackdown on data privacy compliance in the region.
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Hong Kong Privacy Agency Orders Worldcoin to Cease Local Operations

Hong Kong Privacy Agency Halts Worldcoin Operations

A recent directive from the Hong Kong privacy agency has led to the cessation of Worldcoin's operations in the region. The agency criticized the company for engaging in excessive iris data collection, a practice deemed as a violation of local privacy regulations.

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