Worldcoin Initiates Legal Action Against Spanish Data Protection Authority

The crypto identity verification service, backed by Sam Altman, challenges Spain's temporary ban on biometric data collection.

Worldcoin files a lawsuit against the Spanish data protection regulator, AEPD, following a ban on its operations in Spain.
The AEPD had issued a temporary order to halt Worldcoin's biometric data collection, citing privacy concerns and insufficient consent procedures.
Worldcoin claims full compliance with EU's GDPR, arguing that the Spanish authority bypassed established EU processes.
Despite the legal challenge, Worldcoin's World App remains operational in Spain, albeit with ID verification services paused.
The controversy highlights growing tensions between innovative tech projects and privacy regulations.