US EditionKenya: Court Declares Worldcoin Collection of Kenyan's Biometric Data Unconstitutional
- The High Court of Kenya ruled on May 5, 2025, that Worldcoin must delete all biometric data collected from Kenyan citizens and stop processing it.
- This ruling came after Katiba Institute challenged Worldcoin for not completing the required Data Protection Impact Assessment and for failing to obtain genuine user consent.
- Worldcoin gathered iris and facial scans using its Orb device in exchange for digital tokens worth about USD 55 , drawing thousands in Nairobi before operations were suspended in 2023.
- The court emphasized violations of Kenya's Data Protection Act 2019, ordering data deletion within seven days under the supervision of the Data Protection Commissioner.
- The decision marks a strong regulatory setback for Worldcoin and aligns with suspensions in other countries, suggesting increasing scrutiny of biometric data practices globally.
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Kenya Worldcoin Faces Critical Setback as Court Mandates Biometric Data Deletion
A significant development has unfolded for Worldcoin’s operations in Africa, specifically concerning Worldcoin Kenya. The High Court in Nairobi has issued a landmark ruling that directly impacts the project’s data collection practices within the nation’s borders. This judicial intervention highlights the growing tension between innovative technological deployments and national regulatory frameworks, particularly regarding sensitive personal info…
Kenyan High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data Within 7 Days Under Data Commissioner Supervision
The High Court of Kenya has ruled that Worldcoin's collection of biometric data from Kenyan citizens in 2023 was illegal and violated the country's data protection laws. The court ordered Worldcoin to delete all biometric data, including facial and iris scans collected through its Orb device, within seven days under the supervision of the Data Commissioner. Justice Roselyne Aburili emphasized that the data collection infringed on privacy rights.…
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