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In a recent development, Portugal’s data regulator, the National Commission for the Protection of Data, also known as the CNPD, has issued an order to stop Sam Altman’s <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/news/ai-crypto-render-worldcoin-overvalued-coinbase/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">iris scanning project</a>, Worldcoin, from collecting biometric data for 90 days.&nbsp; 
<h2 id="worldcoin-s-compliance-under-fire">Worldcoin’s Compliance Under Fire</h2> 
According to a Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/sam-altmans-worldcoin-ordered-stop-data-collection-portugal-2024-03-26/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">report</a>, the CNPD’s suspension specifically targets the Worldcoin Foundation, a memberless entity based in the Cayman Islands, described on its website as the sole member and director of World Assets Ltd, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands responsible for issuing Worldcoin tokens to sign-up participants. 
The CNPD cited an alleged “high risk” to citizens’ data protection rights as the main reason for its urgent intervention. The regulator expressed concerns about the “unauthorized” collection of data from minors, the lack of information provided to data subjects, and the inability to delete data or withdraw consent.&nbsp; 
The halt order also noted that over 300,000 individuals in Portugal had provided their biometric data to Worldcoin, leading to numerous complaints being lodged with the CNPD. 
Jannick Preiwisch, the data protection officer at the Worldcoin Foundation, responded to the CNPD’s order by stating that Worldcoin is “fully compliant” with all laws and regulations about biometric <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/news/worldcoin-end-in-tears-this-analyst-thinks-so/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">data collection</a> and transfer. Preiwisch emphasized the company’s zero-tolerance policy for underage sign-ups and its commitment to addressing any reported incidents. 
Worldcoin has recently transitioned to “Personal Custody,” aiming to give users control over their data, including options for deletion and future use. The CNPD’s order to stop data collection is considered temporary, allowing for additional due diligence and analysis of complaints during the ongoing investigation. 
<h2 id="privacy-storm-engulfs-worldcoin">Privacy Storm Engulfs Worldcoin</h2> 
The Regulatory scrutiny of Worldcoin extends beyond Portugal. As NewsBTC <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/news/spain-blocks-worldcoin-project-over-data-privacy-concerns-wld-token-slides-7/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">reported</a>, Spain’s data protection watchdog issued a three-month ban earlier this month in response to privacy complaints, and Kenya suspended Worldcoin’s operations in August 2023.&nbsp; 
Moreover, the Bavarian State Regulatory Authority, acting as the lead authority in southeastern Germany, is currently investigating Worldcoin under European Union data protection rules due to the presence of a German subsidiary owned by Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin. 
As the investigation into Worldcoin’s data collection practices continues, the project faces significant challenges in addressing regulatory concerns and maintaining public trust in its ambitious vision. According to its <a href="https://worldcoin.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">website</a>, the project claims to have garnered over 4.5 million sign-ups from individuals in 120 countries. Regulatory Hurdles Fail To Dampen WLD’s Performance 
Despite the recent regulatory challenges faced by Worldcoin, the decentralized cryptocurrency has managed to maintain its gains of 12% over the past seven days. After reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $11.95 on March 10, the project’s native token, <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/altcoin/worldcoin-wld-climbs-300-in-last-10-days-as-market-cap-crosses-1-billion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">WLD</a>, experienced a sharp drop to $7.24 but has since recovered. 
Currently trading at $9.01, WLD has capitalized on the overall market rebound and its seven-day uptrend, surging by almost 9% in the past 24 hours.&nbsp; 
The trading volume for WLD in the last 24 hours is $416,136,329, indicating a significant 65.10% increase compared to the previous day, suggesting renewed interest in the token. 
Looking ahead, the $9.5 level is expected to provide the nearest <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/news/worldcoin-wld-just-added-170-to-its-value-whats-going-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">resistance </a>for the WLD token, followed by the $10.14 mark, should the rally continue. On the downside, the $8.36 level is the closest support on the daily chart.&nbsp; 
In a potential downtrend, failure to hold this support level could decline toward the $8 mark, with the next significant resistance at $7.93. 
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Worldcoin (WLD) 12% Rally Hits A Snag: Portugal Demands Halt To Biometric Data Collection

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