According to a statement on February 17, the Philippines will soon be able to access World ID, which is used by more than 23 million people around the world. World ID aims to provide a safer digital experience by allowing users to confirm their online identities safely and anonymously.

The World ID was initially available in certain regions in Bulacan, but will soon become accessible throughout the country. World ID ORB verification aims to better protect the Philippines against online fraud, Deepfake and misleading information threats.

The platform proves that users are human by biometric scanning, allowing them to distinguish between artificial intelligence -supported boots. In particular, the need for such a security solution is increasing in the Philippines, where Deepfake frauds increased by 4,500 %between 2022 and 2023.

The Philippines stand out as one of the countries with the highest social media usage rates in the world.

The active use of Facebook users actively and the use of artificial intelligence in many Philippine’s work makes World Network ideal for this market.

By protecting digital identities, World ID aims to make users feel safer in online environments.

Although the growth of the World Network has great potential, it caused controversy due to concerns about biometric data collection and privacy. The company uses biometric data to verify users’ identities, which has led to legal problems in some countries.

In 2023, the Kenya Government stopped the activities of World Network on the grounds that it violated the Information Protection Law. Kenya officials expressed their concerns about how users approval without understanding how their data is used and the use of data is not transparent.

In addition, World Network is reported to face legal difficulties in France, Portugal, Spain, Hong Kong, Brazil and South Korea. MIT Technology Review claimed that Worldcoin used misleading recording processes in countries such as Kenya and Indonesia.

The report emphasized that the collection of iris scans and other sensitive biometric data may carry risks such as abuse, data violations and espionage.

By defending himself against these criticisms, World Network said that biometric data is safely stored on users’ devices using zero-knowledge proofs).

In October 2024, the company re-branded a new Layer-2 network and announced that it would prioritize compliance with data protection laws. With these innovations, the World Network, which aims to reach more users, aims to be a pioneer in the field of digital authentication.

However, concerns about possible risks, especially in areas where data protection regulations are weak, continue. Privacy advocates argue that serious security deficits may arise if biometric data pass on the wrong hands, and that such data should be prevented.

World Network aims to remedy these concerns by keeping data security at the highest level. The company’s success in the Philippines will also play a decisive role for expansion strategies in other countries.