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Tools for Humanity temporarily pauses biometric data collection in Brazil

( February 11, 2025, 22:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Tech company Tools for Humanity (TFH) has temporarily suspended its biometric data collection project, World, which involves scanning individuals' irises to create digital identities in Brazil. The suspension came after a ruling from the National Data Protection Authority, or ANPD, which prohibited TFH from offering financial compensation to users in exchange for participating in the process.See the statement below....

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