Worldcoin’s operations in Spain will remain suspended until the end of 2024 or until a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) audit is completed, as per an official statement by the company. This decision was made voluntarily to allow the competent authority, BayLDA, to conduct a thorough assessment of Worldcoin’s compliance with GDPR regulations.
The audit, led by BayLDA in Bavaria, is focused on ensuring that Worldcoin’s activities align with the data protection laws of the European Union. This includes the use of Worldcoin orbs, which are devices used to scan users’ irises for creating digital identities.
Worldcoin has been under scrutiny by various government agencies due to concerns about the protection of personal data. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) had previously ordered the suspension of Worldcoin’s operations in Spain in March 2024. However, the AEPD has acknowledged the efforts made by Worldcoin to address these concerns, such as implementing advanced age verification controls and offering options for unverification and deletion of iris codes.
Despite the suspension, a recent survey conducted among World ID users in Spain showed strong support for the project’s return, with nearly 90% of respondents in favor. Tools for Humanity Chief Legal Officer Thomas Scott highlighted the importance of technologies like World ID in distinguishing between bots and humans online, as per the survey conducted through the World App in May.
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