Damien Kieran, Chief Legal and Privacy Officer at Tools for Humanity, the developer of World project, confirmed that company has been engaging with UK regulators and privacy advocates ahead of launching it’s Orb iris scanner in the country

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June 9, 2025

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According to Damien Kieran, Chief Legal and Privacy Officer at Tools for Humanity, the spherical Orbs will initially be located at dedicated premises in shopping centers and on high streets. The company also plans to partner with major retailers to install self-service Orbs similar to ATMs.

Kieran said Tools for Humanity had been meeting with data regulators including the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and privacy advocates ahead of the planned expansion.

Starting this week, people in London will be able to scan their eyes using Tools for Humanity’s proprietary Orb device, the company said in a statement on Monday. The service will roll out to Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow in the coming months.

Kieran said Tools for Humanity has been working ahead of its UK rollout with privacy regulators, including the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office.

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Week 24 of 2025