Worldcoin, through its developer Tools for Humanity Corporation, has agreed to halt its operations in Spain until at least the end of 2024. This decision comes in response to an ongoing investigation by the Spanish Agency for Data Protection (AEPD) into the company’s data collection and processing practices.
This pause reflects a broader scrutiny under which the Worldcoin project finds itself across various global jurisdictions.
The AEPD’s investigation is not isolated; similar concerns have been raised by data protection authorities in other countries, including Germany and Hong Kong.
These authorities are examining the extent and nature of Worldcoin’s biometric data collection, specifically the capture of iris and facial images, to create a universal digital identity.
European Investigations Intensify
According to the report, the Bayerische Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA) in Bavaria, Germany, is leading the European investigation. The BayLDA has indicat
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