Argentina's Agency for Access to Public Information opened a probe into biometric information collection practices of cryptocurrency provider Worldcoin. The investigation aims to "analyze the processes and practices in relation to the collection, storage and use of personal data" and "verify the security measures adopted within the framework of the protection of the privacy." Authorities in Kenya, France and Germany also have investigations open.
Argentina's AAIP investigates Worldcoin
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