葡萄牙監管機構暫停 Worldcoin 的生物辨識資料收集

出於對資料保護權利的擔憂，葡萄牙資料監管機構已命令 Worldcoin 停止生物辨識資料收集 90 天。葡萄牙國家資料保護委員會收到了有關未經授權收集未成年人資料、提供的資訊不足以及無法刪除資料的投訴。世界幣雖然否認違規指控，但在西班牙和肯亞也面臨類似的禁令，凸顯了全球數位身分系統開發過程中對隱私和資料保護做法的持續審查。

Portuguese Regulator Suspends Worldcoin's Biometric Data Collection

葡萄牙監管機構暫停 Worldcoin 的生物辨識資料收集

The Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), Portugal's data protection authority, has issued a 90-day suspension order against Worldcoin, prohibiting the collection of biometric data from Portuguese citizens. The order, announced on March 26, temporarily halts Worldcoin's operations in the country, pending further investigation.

葡萄牙資料保護機構 Commissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) 已對 Worldcoin 發出 90 天的暫停令，禁止收集葡萄牙公民的生物辨識資料。該命令於 3 月 26 日宣布，暫時停止 Worldcoin 在該國的業務，等待進一步調查。

Worldcoin: A Global Digital Identity Project

世界幣：全球數位身分項目

Worldcoin is a venture backed by high-profile investors including Andreessen Horowitz. Founded in 2019 by Tools for Humanity (TFH), it seeks to create a global digital identity system using cryptocurrency and iris scan technology. The project incentivizes participation with a digital ID and WLD tokens, its native cryptocurrency, in exchange for facial scans collected through its proprietary "orb" devices.

Worldcoin 是一家由 Andreessen Horowitz 等知名投資者支持的企業。它由 Tools for Humanity (TFH) 於 2019 年創立，旨在利用加密貨幣和虹膜掃描技術創建一個全球數位身分系統。該項目透過數位 ID 和 WLD 代幣（其原生加密貨幣）來激勵參與，以換取透過其專有的「orb」設備收集的臉部掃描。

Concerns over Data Protection

對資料保護的擔憂

The CNPD's decision stems from concerns raised by dozens of complaints alleging that Worldcoin has been collecting biometric data from minors without proper authorization, providing insufficient information to data subjects, and making it difficult for individuals to erase their data or withdraw consent. The regulator estimates that these practices pose a high risk to citizens' data protection rights and warrant urgent intervention.

CNPD 的決定源於數十起投訴所引發的擔憂，這些投訴指控Worldcoin 在未經適當授權的情況下收集未成年人的生物識別數據，向數據主體提供的資訊不足，並使個人難以刪除其數據或撤回同意。監管機構估計，這些做法對公民的資料保護權利構成很高風險，需要緊急幹預。

Worldcoin's Defense

世界幣的防禦

In response to the allegations, Jannick Preiwisch, Data Protection Officer at the Worldcoin Foundation, maintains that "Worldcoin is fully compliant with all laws and regulations governing the collection and transfer of biometric data." Preiwisch asserts that the Portuguese suspension is the first instance of such allegations and that Worldcoin has zero tolerance for underage sign-ups.

針對這些指控，世界幣基金會數據保護官 Jannick Preiwisch 堅稱，“世界幣完全遵守所有管理生物識別數據收集和傳輸的法律和法規。” Preiwisch 聲稱，葡萄牙的暫停是此類指控的首例，而 Worldcoin 對未成年人註冊採取零容忍態度。

Prior Regulatory Setbacks

此前的監管挫折

However, the Portuguese suspension is not an isolated incident. Worldcoin has previously faced regulatory challenges in other jurisdictions. In March, Spain's data protection agency imposed a similar three-month ban in response to complaints. In August 2023, Kenya, one of Worldcoin's initial launch sites, suspended the project due to security, privacy, and financial concerns.

然而，葡萄牙隊的停賽並不是一個孤立的事件。世界幣先前曾在其他司法管轄區面臨監管挑戰。今年三月，西班牙資料保護機構針對投訴實施了類似的三個月禁令。 2023 年 8 月，世界幣最初的發射地之一肯亞因安全、隱私和財務問題暫停了該計畫。

Implications for Worldcoin's Global Ambitions

對世界幣全球野心的影響

The Portuguese suspension, coupled with previous regulatory setbacks, highlights the challenges Worldcoin faces in implementing its global digital identity system. The project's data collection practices have come under scrutiny from regulators, raising concerns about the protection of citizens' privacy and the responsible use of biometric data. As Worldcoin continues to expand its operations, it will likely face continued scrutiny from data protection authorities worldwide.

葡萄牙的暫停，加上先前的監管挫折，凸顯了世界幣在實施其全球數位身分系統方面所面臨的挑戰。該計畫的資料收集做法受到監管機構的審查，引發了人們對保護公民隱私和負責任地使用生物辨識資料的擔憂。隨著世界幣繼續擴大其業務，它可能會面臨全球資料保護機構的持續審查。