World (formerly Worldcoin) faced a legal setback in Kenya as the High Court ruled its biometric data collection violated privacy rights. The court's decision is a win for digital rights advocates, ordering Worldcoin Foundation to cease data processing and delete all collected data from Kenyan users. The court cited violations of Kenya's Data Protection Act and emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional rights, especially privacy, in the digital age. The case, initiated by the Katiba Institute, highlighted concerns over Worldcoin's data collection practices, which involved offering tokens in exchange for biometric data. The ruling is expected to impact World's operations in other jurisdictions, following regulatory suspensions in Indonesia. Despite legal challenges, Worldcoin continues to expand in the US. The legal developments led to a 10% drop in Worldcoin's token value. Investors are advised to verify information independently before making decisions based on this news. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news