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><channel><title>Worldcoin &#8211; Technodite</title><atom:link href="https://technodite.com/tag/worldcoin/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>https://technodite.com</link><description>We talk Tech, No BS</description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:15:32 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en-US</language><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1</generator><image><url>https://technodite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-TD-logo-circle-blue-on-black-624-32x32.png</url><title>Worldcoin &#8211; Technodite</title><link>https://technodite.com</link><width>32</width><height>32</height></image> <item><title>Worldcoin&#8217;s Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police</title><link>https://technodite.com/news/worldcoins-nairobi-warehouse-raided-by-kenyan-police/</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cray Zephyr]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:15:31 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Worldcoin]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://technodite.com/?p=281</guid><description><![CDATA[ Local reports say that Kenyan police raided a warehouse in Nairobi that was being used by Worldcoin, a startup that is developing a cryptocurrency that is based on eye scans. The raid came after concerns were raised about the privacy implications of Worldcoin's technology.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nairobi, Kenya</strong> &#8211; Kenyan police raided a warehouse in Nairobi on Saturday that was being used by Worldcoin, a startup that is developing a cryptocurrency that is based on eye scans. The raid came after concerns were raised about the privacy implications of Worldcoin&#8217;s technology.</p><p>The raid was conducted by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The officers seized a number of documents and machines from the warehouse, including computers, scanners, and iris-scanning equipment.</p><p>The ODPC said that the raid was conducted as part of an investigation into Worldcoin&#8217;s data collection practices. The ODPC has raised concerns that Worldcoin&#8217;s iris scans could be used to track people&#8217;s movements and activities, and that the company has not been transparent about how it will use the data.</p><p>Worldcoin has said that it will comply with all applicable data protection laws. The company has also said that it will not sell or share people&#8217;s iris scans with third parties.</p><p>The raid on Worldcoin&#8217;s warehouse is the latest in a series of setbacks for the company. In July, the Kenyan government suspended Worldcoin&#8217;s operations in the country, citing privacy concerns. Worldcoin has also been criticized by privacy advocates, who have raised concerns about the company&#8217;s data collection practices.</p><p>It is unclear what the long-term implications of the raid on Worldcoin&#8217;s warehouse will be. However, the raid is a sign that the Kenyan government is taking privacy concerns seriously. It is also a sign that the company will face challenges as it tries to roll out its iris-scanning technology.</p><p><strong>In addition to the raid, Worldcoin has also faced other challenges in recent months.</strong> In July, the Kenyan government suspended Worldcoin&#8217;s operations in the country, citing privacy concerns. Worldcoin has also been criticized by privacy advocates, who have raised concerns about the company&#8217;s data collection practices.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>