World project has updated its technology in response to German privacy concerns and now retains no user data, storing verification information only on local devices

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Tools for Humanity has faced regulatory scrutiny over privacy concerns about its technology in several markets, including investigations in Germany and Argentina, as well as bans in Spain and Hong Kong. The company said it doesn’t store any personal information or biometric data and that the verification information remains on the World ID holder’s mobile phone.

World has updated its technology since German authorities raised its concerns and, according to Ludwig, retains no data from those who use the orb. “Data is being held by a user on their local device. It’s not being uploaded somewhere. It’s certainly not going to a server that’s controlled by Tools for Humanity or by the World Foundation.”