China warns of foreign actors: cryptocurrency programs use biometric data such as iris scans to endanger privacy and national security

China warns of foreign actors: cryptocurrency programs use biometric data such as iris scans to endanger privacy and national security

China warns of foreign actors and crypto schemes for data collection

The Chinese authorities have recently warned of foreign actors who use cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies to collect biometric data such as iris scans. These practices are not only a threat to the privacy of citizens, but can also bring serious risks to national security.

biometric data are considered extremely sensitive because they represent unique physical characteristics that cannot be changed, in contrast to passwords or pins. Collecting this data by foreign actors via crypto schemes could endanger the identity of the users and create opportunities for unauthorized surveillance and control.

China has taken measures to strengthen national security and protect the privacy of citizens. The warning of the abuse of crypto technologies illustrates the growing concerns regarding the influence of foreign actors, especially in digitally increasingly networked space.