On July 25, PANews reported that, according to Agência Brasil, the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, has filed a civil lawsuit against Tools for Humanity, the developer of World, and Amazon AWS Serviços Brasil, accusing them of illegally collecting iris data in São Paulo. The data collection primarily targeted socioeconomically vulnerable populations through financial incentives and was concentrated in remote, high-traffic areas such as near subway stations and Poupatempo convenience stores. Investigations revealed that over 400,000 individuals underwent iris scanning and received monetary rewards ranging from 300 to 700 Brazilian reais.
Brazilian prosecutors sue World Developer for illegal iris data collection
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Brazilian prosecutors in São Paulo have filed a civil lawsuit against World developer Tools for Humanity and Amazon AWS Serviços Brasil, accusing them of collecting iris data without proper consent. The initiative, targeting low-income populations, offered financial incentives of 300 to 700 reais in exchange for iris scans at locations such as metro stations and Poupatempo stores, with over 400,000 participants. The case underscores regulatory concerns that could affect liquidity and crypto markets. As MiCA (EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) shapes global standards, such legal actions may influence how biometric data is governed in emerging financial technologies.
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