Worldcoin did not reveal true intentions during registration Kenya, Report
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Data Commissioner says the controversial Worldcoin did not reveal true intentions during registration to operate in Kenya
Data Commissioner says the controversial Worldcoin did not reveal true intentions during registration to operate in Kenya.
Immaculate Kassait, the data commissioner, has revealed that Tools for Humanity, the main business of Worldcoin, did not reveal its true intentions while seeking permission to operate in Kenya.
Kassait’s comments follow the suspension of Worldcoin activities in the country by Interior CS Kithure Kindiki due to security concerns.
Kassait in an interview with Ktn News on Wednesday night claimed that the Data Protection Commission discovered the business was collecting personal data in violation of what it had claimed during registration.
“We did a spot-check on Worldcoin and realized the information they were collecting was not in line with what we allowed. In May [2023], we wrote a letter asking them to stop taking personal data,” said Kassait.
Kassait went on to explain the registration procedure, pointing out that submitting an online form does not ensure adherence to the data laws.
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She made it clear that a license is only granted to a data operator or controller once it has been established that they are in conformity with the law.
Kassait mentioned that the data commission issued a letter of cessation to the company, particularly concerning the processing of personal data, such as the iris.
“That letter has never been revoked; we are in the process of investigating. You cannot claim it is on a consent basis and then keep changing your stance. Today, you say it is lawful; we say no. Tomorrow, you say it is a legitimate interest; we say no. You are not clear about what you are doing? Why are you inducing people to give you their consent?” she asserted.
Kassait stressed that individuals giving their data to companies should be given the space to make informed and voluntary decisions.
She also added that the data protection commission was working on providing guidance to security firms on how to properly collect personal data.
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