Spanish court denies Worldcoin’s injunction request against regulator

Worldcoin, a “globally inclusive identity and financial network” founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has failed to defend its operation in Spain through legal action. The company filed an injunction against the local regulator’s order to cease data collection in the country, but the court declined to grant it. 

Worldcoin, however, didn’t accept the allegations. It sent Cointelegraph a statement, accusing the AEPD of “circumventing EU law spreading inaccurate and misleading claims” and failing to respond to the company’s letters for months.

The controversy surrounding Worldcoin stems from its use of biometric scanning devices called “orbs.” Worldcoin users sign up for the service by downloading an app. They are then directed to the nearest facility containing an orb, where they must submit to have their eye scanned. Once verified, user identities are tied to their unique biometric data, which can be verified independently using Worldcoin’s services. Those who sign up for the service and activate their accounts in the World App application are paid using Worldcoin’s WLD token.