Worldcoin Launches Digital ID in Austria
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Loading... - Seth Duncan
- 14 Aug 2024
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Worldcoin has officially launched its digital identity verification system, known as World ID, in Austria as of July 31st. Residents of Vienna who are 18 years or older can now verify their World ID at various locations across the city. This expansion into Austria marks another milestone for Worldcoin, which now has over 6.3 million users worldwide.
Worldcoin’s World ID system is an innovative identity solution that uses biometric data, specifically iris scans, to provide secure and accessible identity verification. The system is designed to verify an individual’s identity without collecting excessive personal information, thus maintaining privacy. The biometric data collected is transformed into a unique identifier, ensuring that users' identities are both secure and protected.
Tools for Humanity, the organization behind Worldcoin, has made significant efforts to ensure that the World ID system complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company worked closely with the Austrian data protection authority to meet local privacy and security standards, highlighting its commitment to user data protection and transparency.
The World ID verification process is user-friendly and privacy-centric. The system uses an orb device to capture an iris scan, which is then converted into a unique digital identifier. Once verified, users can gradually unlock and claim tokens each month. These tokens are transferred to the user's wallet, where they can be managed and used as desired.
This launch in Austria is part of Worldcoin's broader mission to provide secure and privacy-focused digital identity verification on a global scale, with compliance and user protection at its core.
