FACTBOX-Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns
Governments, courts and companies are weighing bans as privacy regulators say the devices can record people or confidential materials without notice.
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Deccan ChronicleCountries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns
Oct 6 - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or audio-record confidential materials or people without their knowledge. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Governments tighten scrutiny of smart glasses as privacy concerns grow
Washington: Governments, courts and regulators around the world are stepping up scrutiny of smart glasses amid concerns that the technology could be used to photograph, film or record people without their knowledge.The debate has intensified as camera-equipped smart glasses, popularised by products such as Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, become more widely available, raising questions about privacy, security and consent.Australia considers workpla…
Connected glasses equipped with cameras are increasingly questioning their place in the respect of privacy. And governments around the world are advancing new laws that could severely restrict their use.
More and more countries and institutions are taking action against technology spread by Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, as the devices allow their wearers to take photos, videos or audio recordings of confidential materials and people without being noticed, Reuters reported.
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