Colombian regulators accuse Worldcoin of violating data protection laws

ChainCatcher news, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) of Colombia has accused the decentralized identity project Worldcoin, founded by Sam Altman, and its parent company Tools for Humanity of violating the country's personal data protection regulations.

The SIC has issued a preliminary prosecution notice, accusing these companies of failing to comply with relevant policies when collecting sensitive personal data. Worldcoin is currently collecting data at 25 locations in Colombia, including the capital Bogotá, using its Orb devices. If found guilty, the SIC may impose economic sanctions on Worldcoin, temporarily suspending or permanently shutting down its operations in Colombia. Worldcoin has not yet responded to the allegations.