Worldcoin files lawsuit to appeal Spanish ban

Spanish authorities banned the Worldcoin project on March 6 after receiving multiple complaints about the project.

The developer of Tools for Humanity has appealed against Spain’s recent three-month ban on its use and collection of data within the country.

In a March 6 blog post, Worldcoin noted that Spanish regulators issued an order that bypassed normal procedures under the EU’s GDPR, forcing them to respond to the situation only by filing lawsuits.

Jannick Preiwisch, the data protection officer of the Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity, pointed out that the Spanish regulator’s allegations contained inaccuracies. He emphasized that Worldcoin strictly abides by EU data protection regulations to ensure that user data is fully protected.

He continued: “It is regrettable that despite months of efforts to communicate a detailed blueprint for Worldcoin and World ID to the Spanish regulators, we have still not been able to obtain any response. Now, the misleading information about our technology Claims and false claims are being spread around the world.”

Worldcoin also stated that it operates legally in all available locations and operates under the close supervision of local authorities.

It said it has responded on time to the Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA)'s request to serve as EU GDPR compliance leader over the past few months and maintains close contact with the regulator.

Spain fears “irreparable damage”

The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) issued a three-month ban on Worldcoin activities on March 6 after receiving complaints about data privacy and the inability to revoke consent.

The complaint also claims that Worldcoin did not provide enough information to ensure that people’s data would be appropriately protected. Authorities fear the current approach could cause "irreparable harm".

Additionally, AEPD stated that Worldcoin’s handling of sensitive biometric data requires special protection. It called the current action a precautionary measure under extraordinary circumstances.

Spain’s order specifically targets Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by Sam Altman, the original developer of the open source Worldcoin project.

Worldcoin’s homepage identifies the Worldcoin Foundation as its administrator, while describing Tools for Humanity as the advisor and operator of the Worldcoin application. Therefore, the lawsuits and appeals filed are directly related to Worldcoin.

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