{"id":261468,"date":"2024-03-08T19:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/sam-altmans-worldcoin-wld-files-lawsuit-against-ban-in-spain-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:30:21","slug":"sam-altmans-worldcoin-wld-files-lawsuit-against-ban-in-spain-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/sam-altmans-worldcoin-wld-files-lawsuit-against-ban-in-spain-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Altman’s Worldcoin (WLD) Files Lawsuit Against Ban in Spain – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Worldcoin, an iris biometric crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit against Spain in response to an order by Spain\u2019s<\/a> data protection body AEPD to stop personal data collection in the nation or utilize the already collected data.<\/p>\n

Worldcoin Files Lawsuit Against Spain<\/h2>\n

Sam Altman\u2019s Worldcoin developed by San Francisco- and Berlin-based Tools for Humanity to counter the recent action by AEPD with a legal challenge, reported TechCrunch on March 8. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tools for Humanity announced a lawsuit filed against the order claiming that <\/span>Worldcoin complies completely with all laws and regulations governing the collection and transfer of biometric data, including Europe\u2019s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAs a result, we have been in consistent and ongoing dialogue with BayLDA, our lead data privacy regulator in the EU, for several months. <\/span>We are disappointed that Spanish regulators have circumvented accepted EU procedures and rules, leaving us with few options but to file a lawsuit,<\/span>\u201d said Woldcoin spokesperson Rebecca Hahn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Similar regulatory crackdown has already been applied to Worldcoin due to the collection of sensitive iris biometric data. Worldcoin had stopped offering its Orb-verification service in France, Brazil, and India because of these regulatory concerns.<\/p>\n

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Earlier, the PIPC<\/a>\u00a0of South Korea opened an investigation into Worldcoin in response to grievances over the gathering and use of personal data, especially those connected to iris and face scans. Notably, the commission expressed concerns about possible violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. A similar investigation was initiated by The\u00a0Privacy Commissioner\u2019s Office<\/a>\u00a0(PCPD) of Hong Kong. The PCPD looked into possible privacy threats at six Worldcoin outlets in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

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Varinder has 10 years of experience in the Fintech sector, with over 5 years dedicated to blockchain, crypto, and Web3 developments. Being a technology enthusiast and analytical thinker, he has shared his knowledge of disruptive technologies in over 5000+ news, articles, and papers. With CoinGape Media, Varinder believes in the huge potential of these innovative future technologies. He is currently covering all the latest updates and developments in the crypto industry. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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