Spain: Data Protection Agency investigation into Tools for Humanity Corporation and Worldcoin's data processing activities compliance with GDPR
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Data Protection Agency issued a warning to Tools for Humanity concerning the resumption of operations in Spain for World project
On 16 February 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) issued a warning to Tools for Humanity regarding planned Orb-related processing operations in Spain. The company had informed the AEPD that it acts as sole data controller, that operatio…
SourceAnnounced Worldcoin's legally binding commitment not to resume its activity in Spain until conclusion of investigation or end of year
On 4 June 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) announced that Tools for Humanity Corporation, the main developer of Worldcoin, has legally committed to suspending its activities in Spain. Worldcoin will resume its activities until the end…
SourceIssued National Court ruling upholding AEPD temporary ban on Worldcoin's data processing activities
On 11 March 2024, the National Court issued its ruling on Tools for Humanity Corporation's appeal of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) temporary ban on Worldcoin's data processing activities in Spain. Tools for Humanity Corporation, the main…
SourceIssued AEPD order imposing a temporary ban on Worldcoin's data processing activities
On 6 March 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) issued an order imposing a temporary ban on Worldcoin's data processing activities in Spain. The AEPD demanded Tools for Humanity Corporation, the main developer of Worldcoin, to stop the co…
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