Por falta de transparencia y claridad en recolección de datos biométricos: Sernac denuncia empresa que escanea el iris a cambio de criptomonedas

SERNAC has initiated legal action against Worldcoin for collecting biometric data, such as iris scans, without users’ clear consent or adequate information. This practice, incentivized by the distribution of cryptocurrency, violates consumer protection laws by concealing the uses and risks associated with the processing of sensitive and irreversible information. The case underscores the critical need for transparency and informed consent in the handling of biometric data. Because such data are unique and unchangeable, their collection through emerging technologies like blockchain entails permanent privacy risks. The lack of clarity regarding future access to this information constitutes a serious failure in the consumer relationship and in users’ digital security. This precedent is vital for the open-data community, as it emphasizes that technological innovation cannot come at the expense of fundamental privacy rights. The legal action reinforces the importance of strict regulatory frameworks that ensure the development of new technologies respects the sovereignty of personal data, establishing clear standards on ethics and protection before allowing their widespread implementation.

Source: adnradio.cl
Published on 2024-08-29

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