Dominican Republic: NIPCR investigation into Worldcoin Foundation over alleged abusive clauses requiring users to provide biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrencies
Progress
Current status
under investigation
14 Nov 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Dominican Republic
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued interim ruling in NIPCR investigation into Worldcoin Foundation over alleged abusive clauses requiring users to provide biometric data in exchange for cryptocurrencies
On 14 November 2024, the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (NIPCR) issued an interim ruling, suspending Worldcoin Foundation's operations in the Dominican Republic. The ruling was based on concerns regarding adhesion contracts…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority