Private companies are scanning the irises of thousands of people in exchange for cryptocurrencies.
The justification? To differentiate humans from robots and create a global identification database. But the problem is bigger than it seems.
The iris is a permanent biometric identifier. Unlike a password, it cannot be changed. If these data are leaked, sold, or used without consent, there is no turning back.
And more: Who is regulating this?
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has already ordered the suspension of commercialization, but data collection is still happening. The risk is not just individual—it’s a global issue of privacy and digital security.
If your digital identity can be sold, what else could be traded without your knowledge? Would you sell your iris for $120?
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