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Worldcoin probe: Data Commissioner wants data protection law reviewed

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Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]

Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has called on lawmakers to review the Data Protection Act, 2019, and its regulations, following the controversial Worldcoin project.

Kassait, in her submissions to the National Assembly Ad Hoc Committee of Inquiry into Worldcoin activities also asked for an enhancement of the capacity of her office.

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