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Worldcoin Foundation Introduces Quantum-Resilient Breakthrough in Biometric Data Security

“Implementation of the new SMPC system enabled the Worldcoin Foundation to delete old iris codes by permanently encrypting them to SMPC shares that by themselves cannot be related to an identified person," states Jannick Preiwisch, Data Protection Officer of the Worldcoin Foundation.
Ravi KumarBy Ravi KumarMay 15, 2024Updated:May 15, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Worldcoin Foundation Introduces Quantum-Resilient Breakthrough in Biometric Data Security
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The Worldcoin Foundation has unveiled a pioneering Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC) system, now available for public access on GitHub. This move signifies a significant stride towards redefining the standards of safeguarding sensitive information, particularly biometric data.

The newly introduced SMPC system marks a departure from conventional approaches by employing a sophisticated method of data encryption, ensuring heightened security measures. Crucially, this system emerges as a response to the escalating demand for robust data protection mechanisms amidst a landscape fraught with the specter of cyber threats and breaches.

Biometric authentication has witnessed a surge in adoption across both private and public sectors, encompassing a myriad of functionalities ranging from access control to personalized services in healthcare and finance. As underscored by a recent report from Fortune Business Insights, the global biometric system market is projected to burgeon to $76.70 billion by 2029, signifying a substantial growth trajectory from its $30.77 billion valuation in 2022.

Amidst this burgeoning reliance on biometric data, concerns regarding data breaches have become increasingly pronounced. Research conducted by MIT Professor Stuart Madnick highlights a staggering 20% uptick in data breaches from 2022 to 2023, with the number of affected individuals witnessing a twofold surge over the same period.

In light of these evolving dynamics, the imperative to fortify data protection mechanisms has assumed paramount importance. While Worldcoin’s primary function lies beyond authentication or identification based on biometrics, the introduction of their open-source SMPC system heralds a watershed moment in bolstering the security apparatus surrounding biometric data.

SMPC, championed by privacy and security experts, operates on the premise of distributing encrypted data across multiple parties, rendering it impervious to decryption by any individual entity. Notably, this approach embodies perfect information-theoretic security, thus offering resilience even against quantum-computing threats.

Despite its formidable privacy-enhancing attributes, the widespread adoption of SMPC has hitherto been hampered by resource-intensive requirements, particularly for complex computations. However, through collaborative efforts with technologists from TACEO and Tools for Humanity, the Worldcoin Foundation has surmounted these challenges, culminating in the development of an innovative SMPC implementation tailored to the exigencies of scale and cost.

The practical implications of this breakthrough are profound. By leveraging the new SMPC system, the Worldcoin Foundation has successfully obviated the need for retaining iris codes generated through its erstwhile uniqueness-checking system. This strategic maneuver underscores the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to adhering to stringent data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), while simultaneously empowering consumers with enhanced control over their personal data.

In the words of Jannick Preiwisch, Data Protection Officer of the Worldcoin Foundation, “The community supporting Worldcoin will never stop developing, testing and deploying the most advanced technologies focusing on security, privacy and data protection as it works to improve trust online and increase access to the global economy.”

“Implementation of the new SMPC system enabled the Worldcoin Foundation to delete old iris codes by permanently encrypting them to SMPC shares that by themselves cannot be related to an identified person,” Preiwisch noted.

Indeed, the introduction of this groundbreaking SMPC system not only heralds a paradigm shift in biometric data security but also epitomizes a broader ethos of innovation and responsibility in the digital age.

Read Also: Worldcoin Launches World Chain with Gas Allowances for Verified Users, Prioritizing Humans over Bots

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