German Regulators Investigate Worldcoin’s Data Practices Under GDPR Compliance
Worldcoin, the biometric digital identity initiative co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is facing regulatory scrutiny in Germany. The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) has directed Worldcoin to revise its practices to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As digital identity solutions evolve, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations is critical. This investigation highlights the importance of addressing privacy concerns while navigating the complexities of blockchain technology and user data management.