World 24/7.
Politics

UK Government Eyes Smart Glasses Restrictions Over Covert Recording Risks

UK Government Eyes Smart Glasses Restrictions Over Covert Recording Risks
Image: theguardian.com. For informational use; rights belong to their owner.

Government Considers Smart Glasses Restrictions Over Unauthorized Recording

The UK government is actively exploring potential restrictions on smart glasses technology following growing concerns about its use in secret filming incidents. A senior safeguarding minister has publicly indicated that regulatory measures could include limiting the sale of these devices to specific user categories.

During parliamentary proceedings, discussions centered on how smart glasses ban considerations reflect broader anxieties regarding privacy violations and unauthorized video capture. The smart glasses ban proposal comes amid reports of women being recorded without consent using this wearable technology.

Minister Outlines Potential Sales Restrictions

Safeguarding Minister Satvir Kaur addressed the House of Commons regarding the emerging threat posed by advanced eyewear devices. The minister suggested that government action might focus on implementing selective restrictions rather than an outright prohibition on all smart glasses sales.

The proposed approach would involve controlling access to this technology by preventing sales

More from Politics

Cryptocurrencies

BNB $720 ▲ 3.92%
Solana (SOL) $96 ▲ 4.69%
XRP $1.3100 ▲ 4.44%
Cardano (ADA) $0.1978 ▲ 5.7%