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Spain takes action against Worldcoin over privacy concerns

The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) has made a strong decision against Worldcoin, temporarily stopping its operations due to concerns about the collection of private data. The AEPD has prohibited Worldcoin from collecting biometric information from Spanish users and has ordered the blocking of data already obtained. This measure arises following complaints that indicate a lack of transparency on the part of the company, as well as the collection of data from minors without appropriate consent.

Protecting fundamental rights

The precautionary measure seeks to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and protect the fundamental right to privacy of citizens. The AEPD maintains that the collection and processing of biometric data entails significant risks for individual rights, and it is necessary to take measures to avoid possible irreparable damage. This action is considered crucial to ensuring that people enjoy the protection to which they are entitled.

International investigations in progress

The AEPD action joins similar investigations in other countries, including South Korea. Eight nations are examining Worldcoin's practices related to iris scanning to access WLD tokens. Concerns about data privacy have led to these investigations, as it is unclear how the biometric data collected is used and protected.

Worldcoin response and next steps

Worldcoin claims that iris scanning is performed solely to verify human identity and denies storing personal information on its systems. However, the company has not yet officially responded to requests for comment on the case in Spain. The AEPD is expected to provide more details on the matter in the coming days, meanwhile.