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Privado ID co-founder Evin McMullen stated that financial incentives for personal data violate informed consent. McMullen emphasized that individuals in emerging economies are often pressured to share their biometric data due to financial hardships.
“Paying people directly for biometric data in challenging economic circumstances is tantamount to coercion. It’s not consent.”
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Governments Oppose Biometric Data Collection
Several governments have raised concerns about the security and ethical risks of collecting biometric data, leading to bans or restrictions on such systems. Globally, digital identity systems collecting biometric data are facing increasing scrutiny.
World ID Banned in Multiple Countries
- Kenya banned World ID in August 2023.
- In March 2024, Spain decided to stop World ID, which was collected by minors.
- In March 2024, Portugal decided to postpone iris screening for 3 months.
- Hong Kong banned World ID in May 2024, citing non-essential facial scans.
- In January 2025, Brazil banned the collection of biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrency.
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) stated that financial incentives for data collection violated informed consent for sensitive information.
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