biometric data – DIGIT INFO

Meta is testing the use of facial recognition to fight deepfake celeb ads

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:39:25 +0000

Meta will test the facial recognition technology from 50,000 celebrities and public figures to curtail the “celeb-bait” scams.

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South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws

DIGIT — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:31:33 +0000

Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.

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Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales

DIGIT — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:20:39 +0000

Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity.

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Malaysia adopts Worldcoin for personal verification and digital ID

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:31:17 +0000

Malaysia aims to tackle national challenges and unlock economic opportunities by adopting cutting-edge biometric verification technology.

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Worldcoin suspends Spanish operations amid data protection probe

DIGIT — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:24:42 +0000

Worldcoin agrees to suspend activities in Spain until the end of the year or until a resolution is reached by the German data authority in ongoing data protection investigations.

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Worldcoin ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong

DIGIT — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:18:29 +0000

The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data for up to 10 years solely for AI model training, including face and iris images, was unjustified.

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Web3 should draw newcomers, not be a ‘money grab from brands’ — Tech CEO

DIGIT — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:18:41 +0000

Using Web3 and NFTs to create another slate of millionaires isn’t a good use of the technology, says EndeavourXR CEO Amy Peck.

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Worldcoin Launches World App to Bolster Decentralized Identity and Finance for Mass Adoption

DIGIT — Tue, 09 May 2023 19:30:31 +0000

Worldcoin, the project supported by Openai CEO Sam Altman, has launched the World App to complement the release of World ID. The application aims to democratize decentralized identities and finance by utilizing World ID to enable users to sign into different websites, crypto applications, and share personal data in a privacy-focused manner. Worldcoin Unveils World […]

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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Legal Action Over Biometric Data Collection

DIGIT — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:20:00 +0000

The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been accused of “wrongfully” profiting from its users’ facial and fingerprint scans. “Coinbase collects, stores, possesses, otherwise obtains, uses, and disseminates its users’ biometric data to, amongst other things, further enhance Coinbase and its online ‘app-based’ Platform,” a proposed class action lawsuit details. Coinbase ‘Wrongfully Profits’ From Users’ Facial […]

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Coinbase faces suit over alleged privacy violations in biometrics collection

DIGIT — Tue, 02 May 2023 06:15:00 +0000

The proposed class action lawsuit alleges the exchange violated privacy laws in Illinois when it collected and stored users’ fingerprints and facial scans.

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