Track the evolution of PH crypto month by month. From the SEC’s rules in January to the NTC crackdown in December, here are the 12 pivotal stories that defined the year.
Following the NPC’s cease-and-desist order, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda and World Philippines Country Manager Ryuji Wolf defended the iris-based ID system, with the company set to appeal the suspension.
The National Privacy Commission warned that World’s registration doesn’t excuse its data privacy breaches in the Philippines.
This article breaks down the NPC’s case against Tools For Humanity/World’s biometric data practices in the Philippines and the company’s defense and next steps for appealing the decision.
The National Privacy Commission has ordered Worldcoin’s tools and iris-scanning tech out of the Philippines for allegedly violating the Data Privacy Act.
The National Privacy Commission initially cautioned Filipinos against iris scanning for cryptocurrency, stating it does not authorize such data collection.
The Philippine SEC confirms that Worldcoin is not registered in the country, urging caution. Meanwhile, Worldcoin’s legal team argues that registration is unnecessary as it operates as a technology provider.
The NPC said in an email to BitPins that it does not approve, or clear activities related to personal data processing but provides Certificates and Seals of Registration.
