ChainCatcher news, according to TheBlock, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision in Germany has ordered Worldcoin's human verification project to delete biometric data collected through eye scans. Worldcoin stated that it has changed its processes, and the findings of the German regulators "largely" pertain to "outdated operations and technologies that have been replaced in 2024."The Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision concluded an investigation that began in April 2023, stating in a release on Wednesday: "Worldcoin is obligated to provide a deletion procedure compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) within one month after the decision takes effect, and to delete certain previously collected data records without sufficient legal basis."OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that measures have been taken in recent months to alleviate regulators' concerns, including transitioning to a system where Worldcoin no longer stores biometric data. To comply with GDPR requirements, the iris codes used to verify individual World IDs will no longer be stored, and previously collected iris codes will be voluntarily deleted, ensuring that no personal data used to operate World IDs is retained.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a statement claims that Worldcoin will suspend its activities in Spain until the end of this year, or until the German organization responsible for overseeing the project's activities under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) completes its audit.

ChainCatcher news, the DFINITY Foundation announced the launch of a European subnet on the Internet Computer (ICP), providing infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) that comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new infrastructure will enable developers to launch dApps in the European market that protect personal and financial data, adhering to strict and established regulatory practices. Additionally, there are two upcoming features on the Internet Computer that will allow developers to further enhance the privacy and security of user data under the GDPR and the European subnet's specifications: VetKeys will enable distributed decryption, and AMD SEV-SNP aims to protect boundary node virtual machines (VMs). The launch of the European subnet follows the approval of three proposals submitted by DFINITY to the NNS, with 99% of participating ICP token holders supporting these proposals. The European subnet is now live and open to developers in the EU, who can build GDPR-compliant dApps on this foundation.