Argentina announced that it has launched an investigation into Worldcoin.
Argentina has pressed the button for an investigation into Worldcoin, an identity-focused project. The country has raised doubts in the government about data privacy.
Argentina to explore Worldcoin
Argentina has announced that it has launched an investigation into the identity-focused crypto project Worldcoin Foundation. This project was created in partnership with Sam Altman and data privacy issues were on the agenda. Previously, Kenya had suspended the same project.
The Argentine government has announced that it has launched an investigation into the identity-focused crypto project called the Worldcoin Foundation, co-created by Sam Altman. The government announced that the Public Information Access Agency will fully analyze the personal data collection, storage and use processes of the project and will seek solutions if any problems are detected. Face and eye scans were carried out in exchange for compensation in the capital city of Buenos Aires and elsewhere, indicating the need to strengthen personal data protection laws.
Kenya has also previously suspended the Worldcoin project. Worldcoin noted that the project saw a huge spike in signups, with verifications increasing by more than 100% in the week after the public launch. However, Kenya had temporarily halted the project due to concerns about the operation and operations of the project.
Data privacy and identity-focused projects are controversial, showing how such projects are welcomed and regulated in countries and governments.
