Worldcoin (WLD) Reports 90% of Spanish World ID Holders Support Return of Services

The survey highlights the importance of digital proof of humanness and Worldcoin's efforts to protect privacy and data.

Crypto project Worldcoin (WLD), co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, recently reported that nearly 90% of its Spanish World ID holders support the return of its services in the country.

The survey, conducted by Worldcoin contributor Tools for Humanity (TFH), aimed to gauge the trust and perceptions of Spanish users regarding Worldcoin, biometrics, proof of humanness, and data privacy protection. The survey was administered to over 21,000 Worldcoin users in Spain in late May via the World App.

The results highlighted the importance of digital proof of humanness and Worldcoin’s efforts to protect privacy and data, among other key findings.

Spanish Users Trust Worldcoin, Survey Highlights

The survey focused on gathering feedback from Spanish users regarding their experiences and opinions on Worldcoin and its services.

Among the key findings:

* 73% of respondents have confidence in Worldcoin’s capability to enhance internet safety.

* 82% recognize the importance of technologies like World ID for identifying humans from bots.

* 81% feel secure using Worldcoin, with 87% backing its continued operations in Spain.

* Respondents also expressed concerns about data privacy, with 72% agreeing that companies should be transparent about how they use personal information.

Worldcoin emphasizes privacy and control, ensuring it does not track individuals but confirms they are human and unique. The project said World ID uses zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs and a sophisticated SMPC system to protect users’ iris codes. It also offers features like personal custody of information, optional data custody for AI training, and the ability to delete iris codes permanently for enhanced data control.

The blog post came after Worldcoin voluntarily suspended its operations in Spain on June 4. The decision followed the Spanish Data Protection Agency’s (AEPD) order to TFH last March to halt the collection and processing of personal data in Spain related to its Worldcoin project.

“Tools for Humanity, a Worldcoin contributor, voluntarily offered to extend the pause of Worldcoin orb operations in Spain. This allows BayLDA in Bavaria, the competent lead authority responsible for oversight of Worldcoin’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, the time to complete its audit—a process that TFH has been fully participating in for over a year,” the company said in a letter.

According to the AEPD, the cease order is a precautionary measure to protect an individual’s rights and freedoms under the GDPR. The National Court also supports the decision, emphasizing protecting personal data over the company’s interests.

“[TFH] has made a legally binding commitment not to resume its activity in Spain until the end of the year or until the BayLDA adopts a definitive resolution in relation to the data processing carried out by the company,” the AEPD stated.

BayLDA, the data protection authority of Bavaria, Germany, is conducting an investigation that is expected to conclude soon with a final decision in alignment with other European supervisory authorities. However, this commitment does not restrict the BayLDA or the AEPD from taking further supervisory measures if obligations are not met.

In addition to Spain and other European countries, Worldcoin faces legal challenges from other jurisdictions. BeInCrypto previously reported that Kenya has suspended Worldcoin’s operations in the region. Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Chile, have also conducted ongoing investigations into the project.

Despite international controversy, Worldcoin continues its expansion in Latin America by offering World ID verifications in Colombia. Currently, there are ten locations with orbs, six in Bogota and four in Medellin. Moreover, the project recently stated that “more orbs are coming,” indicating plans to increase the availability of these devices.