The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner (PCPD) has announced that Sam Altman's iris-scanning project, Worldcoin, violated the privacy ordinance. The project collected data from over 8,000 individuals without adequately disclosing information. The PCPD raised concerns about the collection, retention, and transparency of personal data, deeming these practices excessive and unnecessary. Consequently, Worldcoin has been ordered to cease collecting facial and iris data immediately. This regulatory setback in Hong Kong adds to the project's challenges, including its lack of operations in the United States.