Worldcoin resumes operations in Kenya amid the Reject Bill 2024 demonstrations
The post Worldcoin resumes operations in Kenya amid the Reject Bill 2024 demonstrations appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Kenyan police have dropped a probe they had opened against Worldcoin, the crypto project by Tools for Humanity. Worldcoin’s resumed operations in the country come amid corruption uproar from the Kenyan citizens to its government. Also Read: BNB Chain activates BEP 336 hard fork, reducing fees by 90% Kenyan police have discontinued their investigation into Worldcoin’s suspected illegal data collection, allowing the crypto project to resume operations. Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, was suspended in August over privacy concerns. Its goal is to build a digital identity network. Worldcoin to resume Kenya operations after police drop investigation Worldcoin is being offered by Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. According to its website, it boasts a user base of 5.7 million individuals from over 160 countries. The company’s legal representative sent a formal letter to the DCI on May 21, 2024, asking for an update regarding the case’s progress. In a letter dated June 14, 2024, Hilary Kimutai stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted a thorough and impartial investigation into several allegations regarding Worldcoin’s activities in Kenya last year. The investigation focused on the alleged unauthorized collection and transfer of personal sensitive data. The resultant investigation file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for an independent review and advice. Upon review of the file, the Director of Public Prosecutions concurred and directed that the file be closed with no further police action. Kenya’s DCI. The DCI has advised Worldcoin to ensure prudent operations by carrying out proper business registration services in collaboration with the Registrar of Business Registry. Additionally, they should obtain the necessary licensing and coordination from the Office of the Data Protection Commission (ODPC) and the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK).…
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The Kenyan police have dropped a probe they had opened against Worldcoin, the crypto project by Tools for Humanity. Worldcoin’s resumed operations in the country come amid corruption uproar from the Kenyan citizens to its government. Also Read: BNB Chain activates BEP 336 hard fork, reducing fees by 90% Kenyan police have discontinued their investigation into Worldcoin’s suspected illegal data collection, allowing the crypto project to resume operations. Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, was suspended in August over privacy concerns. Its goal is to build a digital identity network. Worldcoin to resume Kenya operations after police drop investigation Worldcoin is being offered by Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. According to its website, it boasts a user base of 5.7 million individuals from over 160 countries. The company’s legal representative sent a formal letter to the DCI on May 21, 2024, asking for an update regarding the case’s progress. In a letter dated June 14, 2024, Hilary Kimutai stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted a thorough and impartial investigation into several allegations regarding Worldcoin’s activities in Kenya last year. The investigation focused on the alleged unauthorized collection and transfer of personal sensitive data. The resultant investigation file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for an independent review and advice. Upon review of the file, the Director of Public Prosecutions concurred and directed that the file be closed with no further police action. Kenya’s DCI. The DCI has advised Worldcoin to ensure prudent operations by carrying out proper business registration services in collaboration with the Registrar of Business Registry. Additionally, they should obtain the necessary licensing and coordination from the Office of the Data Protection Commission (ODPC) and the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK).…
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