Portugal CNPD Worldcoin 90-day Ban event

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Overview

On 26 March 2024 Portugal's data protection authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), ordered Worldcoin to suspend collection of biometric data — iris, eye and facial data — in Portugal for 90 days. The CNPD acted after complaints that the project had collected data from minors without parental permission and had no effective age-verification mechanism, and that users were given insufficient information and could not delete their data or withdraw consent. The 90-day suspension was a precautionary measure while the CNPD completed its investigation and reached a final decision. Worldcoin denied wrongdoing, saying minors are not permitted to register via the Orb and that it complies with the law in the jurisdictions where it operates.

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Frequently asked questions

Which regulator suspended Worldcoin in Portugal?

The Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), Portugal's national data protection authority.

How long was the Portuguese suspension?

90 days, imposed on 26 March 2024 as a precautionary measure while the CNPD completed its investigation.

What concerns did the CNPD cite?

Collection of data from minors without parental permission and no effective age-verification mechanism, plus insufficient information for users and an inability to delete data or revoke consent.