NPC Deletes Advisory on Iris Scanning for Cryptocurrency
The National Privacy Commission initially cautioned Filipinos against iris scanning for cryptocurrency, stating it does not authorize such data collection.
SEC: Worldcoin Not Registered in the Philippines; Company Claims No Need for Registration
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.
NPC Clarifies Data Protection Rules as Worldcoin Expands in the Philippines
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.