Odaily News Worldcoin was investigated by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Hong Kong for allegedly illegally collecting customer iris data. Based on court warrants, the department searched six locations of Worldcoin in Hong Kong, located in Yau Ma Tei, Kwun Tong, Wan Chai, Cyberport, Central and Causeway Bay. The Privacy Office calls on citizens to be more vigilant and not to provide biometric personal information casually. Worldcoin claims to use blockchain technology to build a globally applicable personal identification system and a universal cryptocurrency. According to the intelligence, people participating in the project need to scan their iris information through iris scanning devices installed in different locations, register their identities, and obtain virtual currency for free. The PCPD stated that iris information is a type of biometric information. It is unique and cannot be changed. It can be regarded as sensitive personal information. Once leaked, there will be serious consequences. The PCPD is concerned that the operation of Worldcoin in Hong Kong involves serious personal data privacy risks. It is believed that the collection and processing of sensitive personal data by the relevant organizations may involve violations of the Privacy Ordinance. (OrangeNews)