Worldcoin Enhances Privacy and Security with Iris ID Removal Feature

Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI, and his team at Worldcoin have made significant strides in enhancing user privacy and security with their digital identification project, Worldcoin. A new feature has been introduced that allows users to opt out permanently of having their iris IDs linked to their World IDs, effectively removing this information as a means of verification.

In partnership with privacy authorities like Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA), Worldcoin has created a tool that puts more power in individuals’ hands regarding their data. This innovation includes third-party, in-person age verification checks to confirm users are over 18 and offers additional control.

Just as we mentioned before:

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Third-party inspections take place at orb sites prior to World ID verification, ensuring security in Worldcoin’s mission to create a dependable financial and identity system grounded in proof of individual existence.

Amidst questioning from the public and governments over Worldcoin’s centralization, privacy, and security, the platform responds by asserting its adherence to applicable laws. Simultaneously, it works with regulatory bodies in areas where issues have emerged.

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2024-04-09 22:44