Amid mounting legal uncertainties in Spain, the global digital identity and cryptocurrency initiative, Worldcoin, has released a new statement detailing its operational approach and commitment to compliance. Published on March 18, the blog post titled “Basic Facts About Worldcoin” aims to provide foundational information about Worldcoin's operations, regulations, and adherence to legal frameworks.
Worldcoin emphasizes its adherence to lawful practices across all operating jurisdictions and endeavors to comply fully with pertinent laws and regulations concerning data collection and transfer. The project's list of humanity verification locations currently spans seven countries, including Argentina, Chile, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Singapore, and the United States.
Referencing a previous detailed post on regulatory compliance from January, Worldcoin underscores its alignment with major global data protection frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and Argentina’s Personal Data Protection Act. The platform reaffirms its stance on user eligibility, stipulating that minors are not permitted to join, and each user must confirm their age above 18 before undergoing verification on Orb through the World App.
The WorldCoin Foundation reaffirms its commitment to data privacy by asserting that neither it nor its affiliates, Tools for Humanity, engage in the sale of any personal data, including biometric information. Furthermore, Worldcoin highlights the self-custodial nature of its World ID and World App, ensuring that sensitive personal data, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers, remain under the sole control of their respective owners.
Despite these assertions, Worldcoin faces ongoing challenges in Spain, where its operations have been met with resistance from the Data Protection Authority. A court ruling in early March compelled Worldcoin to cease data collection and processing activities in the country, prompting the company's response to defend its practices while expressing disappointment over what it perceives as inaccurate portrayals of its technology by Spanish authorities.
