肯尼亞法院命令WorldCoin刪除從當地用戶收集的所有生物識別數據

WorldCoin從用戶中提取敏感數據，其中包括面部圖像和虹膜掃描。 WorldCoin收到了Aburili Roselyne法官的裁決

Kenya's High Court has ordered blockchain startup Worldcoin to delete all biometric data collected from local users permanently. The ruling, issued by Justice Aburili Roselyne on Monday, follows a case brought by the Katiba Institute and ICJ Kenya to defend constitutional rights and ensure transparency.

肯尼亞高等法院已下令區塊鏈啟動WorldCoin永久刪除從本地用戶收集的所有生物識別數據。該裁決由阿布里利·羅斯利恩（Aburili Roselyne）法官週一發表，遵循卡蒂巴研究所（Katiba Institute）和國際法院肯尼亞（ICJ Kenya）提出的案件，以捍衛憲法權利並確保透明度。

The court granted a seven-day time frame for this operation, which will be overseen by Kenya's Data Protection Commissioner.

法院為這項行動授予了為期7天的時間範圍，該行動將由肯尼亞的數據保護專員監督。

The ruling began with a case brought by the Katiba Institute and ICJ Kenya to ensure human rights and transparency in the process. The organizations sued the State to intervene in a case filed by the Worldcoin Foundation in April 2024, after the High Court approved a case by the Center for Human Rights and Economic Justice (CHREJ) to halt Worldcoin's activities in December 2023.

該裁決始於卡蒂巴研究所（Katiba Institute）和肯尼亞ICJ肯尼亞（ICJ肯尼亞）提出的案件，以確保該過程中的人權和透明度。在高等法院批准了人權與經濟正義中心（CHREJ）案件在2023年12月，該組織於2024年4月提起訴訟，以介紹世界局基金會於2024年4月提起的案件。

The case focused on the startup's violation of privacy through unauthorized data collection, in addition to establishing its procedures for collecting data from users. Worldcoin is a project founded by former members of the cryptocurrency startup Bitshares and artificial intelligence research lab DeepMind.

該案件的重點是該初創公司通過未經授權的數據收集侵犯隱私的侵犯，此外還建立了其從用戶收集數據的程序。 WorldCoin是一個由加密貨幣初創企業Bitshares和人工智能研究實驗室DeepMind的前成員建立的項目。

The startup's project aims to create a universal digital identity and grant every person a World ID. To use this service, users must undergo iris scanning and have their facial data collected by a specially designed device called "Omni." After the process is completed, a cryptocurrency called "Worldcoin" is granted to users.

該初創公司的項目旨在建立通用的數字身份，並授予每個人的世界ID。要使用此服務，用戶必須進行虹膜掃描，並通過一種名為“ Omni”的專門設計的設備收集其面部數據。該過程完成後，將授予用戶的名為“ WorldCoin”的加密貨幣。

However, this procedure and the startup's overall approach to data collection drew criticism from legal experts, who asserted that Worldcoin did not sufficiently disclose the nature of its activities to users. Moreover, the startup's practices were deemed unethical by the legal authorities, who believed this method lacked transparency, especially when considering the startup's mandatory obligations under the 2019 data protection legislation in Kenya.

但是，該程序及該初創公司的數據收集總體方法引起了法律專家的批評，他們斷言WorldCoin並未充分向用戶披露其活動的性質。此外，法律當局認為這家初創企業的做法被認為是不道德的，他們認為這種方法缺乏透明度，尤其是在考慮肯尼亞2019年數據保護立法下的初創公司的強制性義務時。

The startup performed incorrectly on its mandatory Data Protection Impact Assessment responsibilities under Kenya’s Data Protection Act of 2019, the court ruled.

法院裁定，根據肯尼亞的《 2019年肯尼亞數據保護法》，該初創公司在其強制性數據保護影響評估職責上進行了錯誤的執行。

The startup also engaged in the practice of using cryptocurrency offers as a means to collect personal data from unsuspecting people. Earlier consent procedures used to collect data were also ruled on and canceled by the court.

該初創公司還從事使用加密貨幣提供的一種實踐，作為從毫無戒心的人那裡收集個人數據的一種手段。法院還裁定並取消了用於收集數據的早期同意程序。

In addition to the deletion order, the court issued several key rulings. The court ordered Worldcoin to cease collecting and processing additional biometric data in Kenya unless it performs a valid assessment process. The court removed every piece of data that was obtained from an illegal process, which the court itself declared unlawful.

除刪除令外，法院還發出了幾項關鍵裁決。法院下令WorldCoin停止在肯尼亞收集和處理其他生物識別數據，除非它執行有效的評估過程。法院刪除了從非法程序中獲得的所有數據，法院本身宣布這是非法的。

The organization received an order to delete all existing data with immediate effect, though the process required official oversight at all times.

儘管該過程始終需要官方監督，但該組織收到了刪除所有現有數據的命令。

The startup's activities faced backlash in Kenya, which is part of a broader pattern of international pushback against Worldcoin’s technology. Earlier this year, Indonesia decided to halt the startup's operations.

該初創公司的活動面臨著在肯尼亞的反彈，這是國際局限器技術的更廣泛模式的一部分。今年早些時候，印度尼西亞決定停止這家初創公司的業務。

On May 4, officials from the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology approved the startup's operation suspension. The officials observed suspicious activity and noted violations of the regulatory process.

5月4日，印尼通信和數字技術部的官員批准了該初創公司的運營暫停。官員們觀察到可疑活動，並註意到違反了監管過程。

This led to the startup's registration certificates, including those for its World ID service, being suspended.

這導致了該初創公司的註冊證書，包括其世界ID服務的註冊證書。

Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities have raised concerns about Worldcoin's payment system for exchanging biometric data with users. In April, the South Korean government imposed an operational ban and a $800,000 fine on the startup for breaches of data protection regulations.

同時，巴西當局對WorldCoin的支付系統提出了與用戶交換生物識別數據的擔憂。 4月，韓國政府對違反數據保護法規的初創公司施加了一項運營禁令和80萬美元的罰款。

The startup is encountering increasing international resistance due to its methods of collecting personal information. The company began trying to connect with regulators in 2024, but many areas still do not have complete operational approval.

由於其收集個人信息的方法，該初創公司正在遇到增加國際抵抗力。該公司於2024年開始試圖與監管機構建立聯繫，但許多領域仍然沒有完全批准。

Worldcoin promotes universal digital identity through its platform, but critics argue that its processes lower standards of privacy and data protection. As governments worldwide appear to increase their efforts to safeguard their citizens from practices they deem invasive or deceptive, the startup is now facing the consequences.

WorldCoin通過其平台促進通用數字身份，但批評家認為其過程較低的隱私和數據保護標準。隨著全世界政府似乎增加了他們認為公民免受其認為具有侵入性或欺騙性的做法的努力，這家初創公司現在正面臨後果。

The Kenyan court decision highlights the growing global focus on technology projects that handle personal data and the potential for misuse. With several countries highlighting the startup's lack of transparency and its violation of data protection rules, the startup now faces significant challenges in maintaining trust and following international standards.

肯尼亞法院的裁決強調了全球對處理個人數據和濫用潛力的技術項目的關注。由於有幾個國家強調了該初創公司缺乏透明度及其違反數據保護規則，因此該初創公司在維持信任和遵循國際標準方面面臨著巨大的挑戰。

As an increasing number of countries demand higher transparency and accountability, technology startups will need to adapt their strategies to ensure sustainable operations in various legal jurisdictions.

隨著越來越多的國家要求更高的透明度和問責制，技術創業公司將需要調整其策略以確保各種法律管轄區的可持續運營。