Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Summary
Norway plans to temporarily ban smart glasses that can record video and audio in many public places like parks, schools, and museums. The government wants to protect people's privacy and will propose a bill soon, while also working on permanent rules for these devices.Key Facts
- Norway plans a temporary ban on camera-enabled smart glasses in some public places.
- The ban would cover parks, beaches, museums, shopping centers, schools, daycare, healthcare, gyms, and public events.
- Private use of smart glasses would still be allowed.
- Norway’s digital affairs minister is concerned about people being recorded without knowing it.
- The Labour party in Norway leads the government and will seek support from other parties to pass the ban.
- Similar restrictions on smart glasses exist in some UK and US locations, like courtrooms, pubs, and cinemas.
- Meta sells popular smart glasses that record video, make calls, and use AI, with over nine million pairs sold this year.
- Some countries and organizations have reported cases of people being filmed without consent using these glasses, raising privacy issues.
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