EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
Summary
The European Union's data protection group wants smart glasses to clearly show when they are recording to protect people’s privacy. They suggest lights or sounds on the glasses to warn others, especially in places like schools and hospitals where privacy is very important.Key Facts
- The EU’s European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recommends smart glasses must clearly signal when recording.
- Smart glasses look like regular glasses but can take photos, videos, make calls, and translate text.
- Concerns exist about secret recordings, especially targeting women and girls.
- The EDPB suggests signals like bright lights, sounds, or phone notifications to alert people.
- The recommendation is not a law but an advisory for better privacy protection.
- Some European countries, like Norway and France, are considering or have introduced bans or restrictions on smart glasses in public places.
- France is investigating cases where smart glasses were used to film women without permission and post videos online.
- A campaign in the UK and Ireland is calling for stores to stop selling smart glasses and has gathered over 10,000 signatures for government action.
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