The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has taken decisive
action against Tools for Humanity Corporation, issuing a precautionary measure
to halt the collection and processing of personal data within the framework of
its Worldcoin project. The move comes in response to multiple complaints lodged
against the company, citing concerns over inadequate information disclosure,
the collection of data from minors, and the inability to withdraw consent,
among other infringements.
The Worldcoin project, spearheaded by Tools for Humanity
Corporation, has been under scrutiny for its handling of personal data within
Spanish territory. The AEPD’s intervention underscores the gravity of the
situation, particularly regarding the processing of biometric data, which falls
under the purview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to its sensitive
nature.
According to the AEPD, the processing of biometric data
poses significant risks to individuals’ rights, necessitating immediate action
to safeguard personal data and prevent its potential transfer to third parties.
The precautionary measure aims to block further data collection and
processing by Tools for Humanity Corporation and secure the data already
collected.
Urgency of AEPD Intervention to Safeguard Privacy Rights
Tools for Humanity Corporation, headquartered in Germany with its
European establishment, faces legal consequences under the GDPR, allowing
supervisory authorities like the AEPD to implement provisional measures in
exceptional cases to safeguard individuals’ rights and freedoms.
The AEPD emphasized the urgent need to intervene to prevent
irreparable harm to individuals’ privacy rights. The temporary prohibition of
data collection activities seeks to uphold the fundamental right to the
protection of personal data, as enshrined in the GDPR.
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The duration of the precautionary measure, not exceeding
three months, underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for
immediate corrective action by Tools for Humanity Corporation. Failure to
comply with the AEPD’s directives may result in further legal consequences for
the company.
The Spanish Data Protection Agency…
