Worldcoin responds after its suspension in Kenya
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Worldcoin insists that the privacy of data has been upheld and everything is secured following the suspension of activities in Kenya
Worldcoin insists that the privacy of data has been upheld and everything is secured following the suspension of activities in Kenya.
The controversial tech company WorldCoin’s co-founder, Alex Bania, has reacted to the Kenyan government’s decision to halt operations after weeks of collecting biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrency tokens.
Bania asserted in a statement that the business activities are legal and that the World ID system they are developing is a safe and secure way to safeguard data.
The World ID is a digital identifying technique that enables one to demonstrate individuality and personhood while maintaining anonymity.
The method includes scanning the users’ irises using an apparatus called the Orb.
“Tools for Humanity (TFH) has paused World ID verifications in Kenya as we continue to work with local regulators to address their questions. We apologize to everyone in Kenya for the delay,” he stated.
He noted that Worldcoin will work with Kenya’s government to increase a better understanding of the privacy measures undertaken by the company through an onboarding program that includes crowd control measures.
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The response by Worldcoin comes after on Wednesday, August 2, Interior Secretary Kithure Kindiki suspended the operations of the company after days of long queues at KICC and other data collection points that raised eyebrows.
Kenya thronged the locations to have their iris scanned in exchange for Ksh7,000 worth of tokens.
Regulators have commenced investigations into the company’s conduct in the last months, but Kenyans have claimed that the data collection has been happening.
“Relevant security, financial services, and data protection agencies have commenced inquiries and investigations to establish the authenticity and legality of the aforesaid activities, the safety and protection of the data being harvested, and how the harvesters intend to use the data,” Kindiki stated.
The CS added that legal action will be taken against any person who will aid the Worldcoin business in any way.
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