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 <li><strong>SIC investigates Worldcoin for potential violations of Colombia’s data protection laws.</strong></li> 
 <li><strong>Focus on biometric data collection via Orb devices in major Colombian cities.</strong></li> 
 <li><strong>Penalties could include fines, suspensions, or permanent closure if found in violation.</strong></li> 
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<p>Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) is investigating the decentralized identity project Worldcoin and its company, Tools for Humanity, for possible violations of the country’s personal data protection laws.</p> 
<p>This move comes as <a href="https://coinedition.com/sam-altmans-worldcoin-expands-to-austria-aims-for-global-adoption/">Worldcoin</a> faces increasing scrutiny over its data collection practices, especially how it handles sensitive personal information. The investigation, announced in a Wednesday statement, will assess whether Worldcoin’s activities in Colombia comply with the nation’s strict data protection rules.</p> 
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<p>The SIC’s notification, a preliminary step without a formal charge, aims to determine if Worl…</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coinedition.com/colombia-launches-probe-into-worldcoins-data-practices/">Colombia Launches Probe into Worldcoin’s Data Practices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinedition.com">Coin Edition</a>.</p>

Colombia Launches Probe into Worldcoin’s Data Practices

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