The Hong Kong government has ruled that Worldcoin’s operations in the region violate the Privacy Ordinance, leading to an enforcement notice that demands the cessation of its iris scanning activities. Worldcoin has confirmed that it conducted facial and iris scan authentication on 8,302 people in Hong Kong. Worldcoin’s troubles extend beyond Hong Kong. Following similar complaints about the project’s data collection techniques, South Korea has launched an investigation. Additionally, both Portugal and Spain have requested that Worldcoin halt its biometric data collection activities. These actions reflect the broader challenges Worldcoin is encountering globally. WorldCoin WLD Token Price Action To Monitor
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