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, Jakarta - Cyber law expert from the University of Indonesia (UI), Edmon Makarim, responded to the polemic surrounding the World App. This application promises Worldcoin or digital tokens that can be exchanged for cash by users after scanning their agreed that the entrance of retina data has the potential for misuse. "It should be banned, as in other countries, for a relatively safer option," he said to Tempo via messaging applications on Tuesday, May 6, to Cointelegraph, Spain became the first country to ban the collection of Worldcoin biometric data on March 18, 2024. Following that, on May 22, 2024, Hong Kong halted all Worldcoin operations within its scans are a form of biometric authentication that rely on a person’s unique physical traits. Edmon explained that biometric data is inherently tied to an individual and, therefore, should be treated with utmost care."It should not be requested if there is no basis of necessity," said further emphasized that the collection, storage, and use of biometric data must be strictly protected, with a higher level of security than general personal referred to Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law), which in Article 4 paragraph (2) classifies biometric information as specific personal a related development, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) announced that they are investigating suspicious activities associated with the Worldcoin service. As the service requires users to scan their faces, authorities view it as a potential threat to public personal data."This is certainly a concern," said Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Information Bureau of Polri, at the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) building in Jakarta on Monday, May 5, noted that Polri would coordinate with various relevant institutions for the investigation. "Law enforcement processes cannot be separated from synergy," he , the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has suspended the Registration Certificate for Electronic System Providers (TDPSE) for both Worldcoin and WorldID. This action follows public reports of suspicious activity linked to the service."This freezing is a preventive step to prevent potential risks to the public," said Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision at Komdigi, in an official statement released on Sunday, May 4, findings revealed that PT Terang Bulan Abadi is not registered as an Electronic System Provider (PSE) and does not possess a TDPSE, as mandated by law. The Worldcoin service is instead listed under another legal entity, PT Sandina Abadi will summon both PT Terang Bulan Abadi and PT Sandina Abadi Nusantara to clarify the suspected breach of electronic system provider affirmed the ministry's commitment to monitoring the digital ecosystem firmly and fairly to safeguard the nation’s digital space. He also encouraged public called on citizens to contribute to a safe and reliable digital environment. "Ministry of Communication and Digital also urges the public to remain vigilant against unauthorized digital services and promptly report suspected violations through official channels for public complaints," said Izzuddin contributed to the writing of this articleEditor's Choice: Expert Raises Alarm on Crypto Scams, Biometric Leaks After Worldcoin FreezeClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
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