Mar 09, 2024 12:25
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has taken decisiveaction against Tools for Humanity Corporation, issuing a precautionary measureto halt the collection and processing of personal data within the framework ofits Worldcoin project. The move comes in response to multiple complaints lodgedagainst the company, citing concerns over inadequate information disclosure,the collection of data from minors, and the inability to withdraw consent,among other infringements.
Precautionary Measures Against Tools for HumanityCorporation
The Worldcoin project, spearheaded by Tools for HumanityCorporation, has been under scrutiny for its handling of personal data withinSpanish territory. The AEPD's intervention underscores the gravity of thesituation, particularly regarding the processing of biometric data, which fallsunder the purview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to its sensitivenature.
According to the AEPD, the processing of biometric dataposes significant risks to individuals' rights, necessitating immediate actionto safeguard personal data and prevent its potential transfer to third parties.The precautionary measure aims to block further data collection andprocessing by Tools for Humanity Corporation and secure the data alreadycollected.
Urgency of AEPD Intervention to Safeguard Privacy Rights
Tools for Humanity Corporation, headquartered in Germany with itsEuropean establishment, faces legal consequences under the GDPR, allowingsupervisory authorities like the AEPD to implement provisional measures inexceptional cases to safeguard individuals' rights and freedoms.
The AEPD emphasized the urgent need to intervene to preventirreparable harm to individuals' privacy rights. The temporary prohibition ofdata collection activities seeks to uphold the fundamental right to theprotection of personal data, as enshrined in the GDPR.
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March 6, 2024The duration of the precautionary measure, not exceedingthree months, underscores the urgency of the situation and the need forimmediate corrective action by Tools for Humanity Corporation. Failure tocomply with the AEPD's directives may result in further legal consequences forthe company.
This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.