Risks of Commercial DNA Testing Services

Commercial DNA testing services pose risks to personal data privacy and security, including potential exposure to genetic testing without consent, increased insurance premiums, and sharing data with third parties like researchers, marketers, and law enforcement agencies.

Spain Bans Worldcoin for Privacy Risks

Spain has banned Worldcoin for up to three months due to perceived privacy risks from scanning irises in exchange for a digital ID and free cryptocurrency. Worldcoin is facing criticism for insufficient information, collecting data from minors, and not allowing consent withdrawal. The ban is based on concerns over the processing of biometric data, which poses high risks for people's rights under GDPR.