Norway prepares temporary smart glasses ban in selected public spaces
Norway is moving to temporarily ban smart glasses in selected locations to address growing privacy concerns regarding discreet video recording.
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Norway is preparing to ask its parliament for a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in selected public spaces, Digital Trends reported. The proposed restrictions come just over a month after the Norwegian government initially stated that it was considering tighter regulations for the devices. [1]
The government aims to apply the temporary restrictions in locations where privacy is considered especially important, according to Digital Trends. Specific venues targeted include healthcare facilities and gyms. [1]
The legislative move comes as smart glasses face increasing restrictions from private venues such as restaurants, clubs, theaters, and nightclubs, Digital Trends reported. Some establishments have started treating camera-equipped eyewear in the same manner as hidden cameras due to concerns that individuals cannot tell when they are being recorded. [1]
Smart glasses are produced by major technology firms, including Meta Platforms, which operates social media services such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. [2]
In short
- Norway is preparing to seek parliamentary approval for a temporary ban on smart glasses in selected spaces.
- The proposed ban targets locations where privacy is critical, including healthcare facilities and gyms.
- The move follows a period of over a month after the Norwegian government announced it was considering tighter regulations.
- Private venues such as restaurants, theaters, and nightclubs have already begun restricting camera-equipped glasses.
Sources
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- [1]Norway is preparing a temporary smart glasses ban over privacy concernsDigital Trends, 5h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Meta Platforms on Wikipedia
- [3]Norway on Grokipedia
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