Portugal's National Data Protection Commission announced temporary limits on the use of Worldcoin Foundation's Orb product due to its biometric collection activity. It is the most recent country where Worldcoin has been investigated or prevented from operating because it collects iris and facial scans.
26 March 2024
Portugal's CNPD blocks Worldcoin's biometric collection practices
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