OpenAI’s KYC contractor caught in data sharing controversy
Persona, the verification provider performing KYC checks for OpenAI, has become embroiled in controversy over allegations of potentially sharing user data with US federal authorities. This raised significant concerns about user privacy and digital security.
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Researchers identified mechanisms in Persona’s open-source code that might be linked to FinCEN, a US Treasury Department unit combating financial crimes. The data possibly involved includes personal documents and cryptocurrency wallet addresses. Persona denied these allegations, asserting no cooperation with federal agencies, while OpenAI has yet to comment officially.
The case highlights growing worries over data protection and may influence how OpenAI and its partners handle identity verification procedures in the future.
