Overview

• A Kenyan High Court has mandated the deletion of all biometric data collected by World, citing violations of privacy laws and invalid consent processes.
• The court ruled that World used cryptocurrency incentives to obtain sensitive data, undermining the principle of informed consent.
• Indonesian regulators have suspended World’s operations, alleging unregistered activities and misuse of a legal entity’s credentials.
• World’s local operators in Indonesia have been summoned to clarify their practices following reports of 'suspicious activity.'
• Despite international regulatory backlash, World continues its U.S. expansion, recently launching Orb Mini devices in six cities.