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SERNAC issues formal notice to World and Rappi in Chile to stop iris scanning over privacy concerns. Rappi confirms iris scanning project is only a pilot in Argentina, not Chile; aims to clarify confusion. In Chile, the National Consumer Service (SERNAC) has issued a formal notice to the company World (formerly Worldcoin) and Rappi to halt iris scanning activities in the country. This decision is part of efforts to protect consumers from potential violations of the Consumer Protection Law and personal data breaches.  The controversy arose following World’s announcement of plans to scan irises as part of a payment system, which raised significant privacy concerns among the public. A consumer, who was a minor at the time of the complaint, said: “In August 2022, on the beach, some guys at a Worldcoin stand offered me to create an account on their app to earn free cryptocurrencies. I agreed to use my personal data and scan my iris, but I was never informed that, if I decided to close my account, my data and iris would remain in the system. Today, when I became aware of the situation, it seems even more serious to me, since I was a minor and I was never informed of this.” This case highlights the lack of clarity and adequate measures for the protection of the rights of minors. Rappi clarified that the iris scanning initiative is only being piloted in Argentina in 2024, not in Chile as previously speculated. Despite Rappi’s clarification, SERNAC continues to monitor World’s operations closely, demanding transparency about the use and protection of biometric data from both companies involved. Following previous reports on CNF, The scrutiny increased after World announced plans not only to continue iris scans at fixed locations but also to introduce home visits for such activities in…

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Filed under: News - @ November 8, 2024 3:24 am