Worldcoin Foundation – Order (Italy, 2024)

Order
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali21 March 2024Italy
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ePrivacy
Order

The Worldcoin Foundation was ordered to clarify how it processes biometric data. This matters because it highlights the need for companies to provide clear information about how they handle sensitive personal data, especially under GDPR rules.

What happened

Worldcoin Foundation lacked a legal justification for processing biometric data under GDPR.

Who was affected

Individuals whose biometric data was processed by Worldcoin Foundation without proper legal basis.

What the authority found

The authority found that Worldcoin Foundation did not have a valid legal basis for processing biometric data, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the importance of transparency in data processing. Companies must ensure they have clear legal grounds for handling sensitive data.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 9(1) GDPR
Art. 9(2) GDPR
Art. 4(14) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(a) GDPR
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Art. 4(14) GDPR
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 9(1) GDPR
Art. 9(2) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(a) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case focuses on biometric data processing and lacks legal justification under GDPR, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Order

A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.

Violations (1)

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Worldcoin Foundation in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Order Date

21 March 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7786

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