Worldcoin project banned in Spain over privacy concerns

It has been reported by Techcrunch that the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) has ordered safeguards against Tools for Humanity Corporation to stop the collection and processing of all Worldcoin personal data collected in Spain. This resulted in the halt of such operations in Spain.

Sam Altman's Wolrdcoin project uses a spherical tool called Palantír to collect data using individual iris scanning technology. in identity verification designed to create identity and differentiate between humans and robots. It then creates a digital World ID that can be pseudonymized in various applications. in daily life in a variety of ways It claims to not reveal the identity of the person once the person's identity has been identified. Users can earn Worldcoin crypto tokens for free.

And it is with this technology that the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) has privacy concerns. It is therefore calling for Wolrdcoin to temporarily stop collecting and processing personal data within Spain. and must stop processing previously collected data as well

Spain has used the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) expedited procedure for the termination order. This means that the operation will only last for three months. Additionally, AEPD wrote in its announcement that the agency has received several complaints about Worldcoin related to the amount of data it collects. Collection of information from minors and unauthorized withdrawal of consent.

There are approximately 4 million registered users of World ID worldwide in more than 120 countries, according to the website. Wolrdcoin.org The iris scanner is currently available in nine countries: the United States, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, Japan, and Singapore.