OpenAI (ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman’s new project is in the spotlight. And the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has temporarily suspended the activity in Spain of WorldCoin, which offers you cryptocurrencies for scanning your irises.
And the Spanish company isn’t the only one concerned about the privacy risks of iris scanning. Other countries in Africa and Latin America are evaluating the possibility of ending Worldcoin operations.
Are you one of those people who scanned your irises for the Worldcoin orb and now regret doing so? Well, don’t worry, below we will explain how to delete your personal information and Iris from Worldcoin step by step.
How to delete my Worldcoin data
Worldcoin provides instructions on its official website to delete your personal data. It states that it can be done by filling out the form or through the application. Both options have the same effect. Furthermore, they explain clearly. It’s very quick and easy to do through the app..
Well, if you want to do it the slow way, we’ll leave a link to the form below… Want to do it through the app? Well, below we will tell you the steps to follow:
Open the Worldcoin app (remember to sign in with your account). Now click on the Settings button (located in the upper right corner). The next thing is to click on privacy. Here you must select Delete my data (or request data deletion). Finally press the Delete Data button and hold the Delete button to confirm the decision and that’s it.
link | Form to delete Worldcoin data
Finally, regardless of form or application, it is important to mention that; The platform may take up to 30 days to complete the deletion of all your data.… How do you know he did? Well, because you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know your data has been deleted.
Another less important detail is that even if the platform deletes your iris image, it continues to be stored in the form of a numeric code. According to Worldcoin, it is not possible to identify a user with this code.
If you question this statement and want the platform to cancel the specified code, Your last option is to go to the relevant organization (AEPD in Spain). To try with legal action.
And tell us… Why did you regret scanning your irises with Worldcoin?
