Worldcoin will take “legal measures” against Data Protection for prohibiting it from scanning irises. The company considers that the decision of the Spanish authority violates European regulations.
Worldcoin uses so-called Orbs to collect biometric data. These are metal spheres the size of an indoor soccer ball that photograph the irises of those interested and give them access to the Worldcoin digital currency. The iris photo acts as “proof of humanity” (the system ensures that the request is made by a person and not a machine)