Tools For Humanity, the company behind the controversial Worldcoin (WLD) project, is changing the way it collects data in Chile after facing legal challenges and criticism.

Previously, Worldcoin allowed users of all ages to scan their irises in exchange for WLD tokens at centers across the country.

However, this practice raised concerns about child privacy, leading to a lawsuit filed in March by a Chilean lawyer whose daughter was scanned without parental consent.

In response, Tools For Humanity has implemented mandatory ID checks at its Chilean centers to ensure users are of legal age.

The company maintains that it does not store iris images, only “iris codes,” and that user privacy is a core principle.

This move comes amidst growing international scrutiny of Worldcoin’s data collection practices. Regulators in the UK have launched investigations, while lawmakers in several countries have called for regulations.

Despite the challenges, Tools For Humanity claims to have scanned the irises of over 1% of the Chilean population and remains committed to its goal of creating a “humanity base” to identify real people.

However, the company acknowledges the project’s complexity and admits it may have contributed to some of the public’s confusion.

Worldcoin’s future in Chile and elsewhere remains uncertain, but the company’s shift in data collection practices in Chile suggests a willingness to adapt in the face of legal and public pressure.