Buenos Aires Takes Action Against Worldcoin for Alleged Consumer Rights Violations
Worldcoin Faces Legal Battle in Buenos Aires Over Consumer Rights Violations
Worldcoin, the digital currency initiative spearheaded by Sam Altman, faces legal challenges in Buenos Aires amid accusations of consumer rights violations.
Buenos Aires Flags Issues with Worldcoin's Data Practices
Authorities in Buenos Aires have pinpointed discrepancies between Worldcoin's reported data handling practices and findings from provincial inspections. Undersecretary Ariel Aguilar expressed concerns regarding the storage and immediate deletion of biometric data, underscoring the opacity surrounding these processes and their potential infringement on user rights.
- Inspections revealed that only individuals over 18 can use Worldcoin's service, potentially leading to minor data collection.
- Worldcoin's biometric data is stored in Brazil, raising privacy and data sovereignty concerns.
- Contract clauses potentially violate national consumer protection laws, allowing service suspensions without compensation and waiving rights to collective legal actions.
If substantiated, Worldcoin could face a fine of up to 1 billion Argentine pesos ($1.2 million), presenting a notable challenge to the company's operations.
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