ChainCatcher reported that according to local sources in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Worldcoin rejected the allegations of illegal operations in Buenos Aires and explained that Worldcoin prioritizes "the opportunity to interact with government agencies, regulators and third parties to answer any questions they may have." In addition, Worldcoin stated that it has answered all inquiries raised by the provincial authorities since January, and the authorities' allegations against it still need to be confirmed.
As previously reported, Worldcoin was accused of including unfair terms in contracts that violated Argentina's National Consumer Protection Act and of inconsistencies in the handling of biometric data. The alleged problems included unfair terms such as no refunds for suspended services, prohibitions on collective claims, and limiting dispute resolution to California. The company was also accused of not preventing minors from registering and of involving iris data storage issues, and is currently facing a fine of more than $1 million.