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Worldcoin Operator Expands Services in Mexico
The Worldcoin operator Tools for Humanity is expanding its services in Mexico, with the opening of iris-scanning centers in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
Expansion in Mexico
- Worldcoin has nine regional centers in Mexico for collecting citizens’ biometric data, making it the third-largest base for the project in Latin America.
- The project has also been successful in Argentina, where an investigation was launched by the data protection agency earlier this year.
- Additionally, the company operates 21 data collection centers in Chile.
Concerns and Pushback
Despite its expansion, Worldcoin has faced concerns from Mexican lawmakers. María Eugenia Hernández, an MP, has called for an investigation into the company’s activities, expressing worries about data privacy and potential risks.
In other regions, such as Buenos Aires and Chile, officials have warned of fines and requested additional information to ensure compliance with regulations.
Global Investigations
Worldcoin-related investigations are ongoing in various countries, including South Korea and Hong Kong. The company has had to suspend services in nations like India, Brazil, and France due to legal issues.
In Spain, a temporary ban on Worldcoin iris-scanning was upheld by the High Court in March, citing data and privacy concerns.
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