Global Institutions Implement Bans on Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses
Governments and courts in the US, UK, Europe, and Australia are restricting smart glasses to prevent unauthorized recording and protect privacy.
Institutions across several continents are implementing or considering restrictions on smart glasses to prevent unauthorized filming, photography, and audio recording. In the United States, the Judiciary of New York banned the devices from all court facilities starting July 20. Similar prohibitions have been enacted by courts in England and Wales, while British cinema operators are introducing policies to restrict the devices.
Governmental action is expanding in Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Australian federal government is currently evaluating a ban on camera-equipped glasses in government workplaces. In Norway, the government plans to propose temporary bans in public gathering spaces such as museums and parks, following a ban already implemented in Oslo schools.
Regulatory scrutiny is also increasing within the European Union. The European Data Protection Board is investigating the social acceptability of the technology, and members of the European Parliament are urging the European Commission to take formal legislative action to address privacy concerns.
