Smart Glasses Now Prohibited in Public Schools

WA bans smart glasses in schools - Education Review

The WA department of education has issued an edict to all WA public schools that students, staff, parents, carers and school visitors can no longer use smart glasses on school grounds. The Director General of the Department of Education Jay Peckitt said the government has taken the step to protect the privacy and safety of all members of the school community. “I am confident schools, staff, students and families will support this change, which i…

Smart glasses now prohibited in public schools

Smart glasses are to be banned in all Western Australian public schools from the first day of Term 4 to protect students and staff. As smart glasses enable users to secretly record images and voices, concerns have emerged about possible malicious, criminal or careless use towards students and staff. On Tuesday, the Director General of the Department of Education issued a CEO Instruction to all WA public school principals to ban students, staff, …

Western Australia bans smart glasses in all public schools from October 12, parents included

Western Australia will ban smart glasses from every public school on October 12, and the rule covers parents, carers, visitors and contractors as well as students and staff. The Department of Education's Director General issued a CEO Instruction to all public school principals on September 22, banning the wearing, using and storing of smart glasses ... Western Australia bans smart glasses in all public schools from October 12, parents included T…