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Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in public places
Original: Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places
Norway is preparing a temporary ban on camera-equipped smart glasses, such as Meta's spectacles, in certain public places. The move follows concerns about unauthorised covert recording, and comes after similar restrictions were already introduced in the UK and the US. The proposal reflects growing unease across Europe about wearable devices that can film people without their knowledge.
Why now: Governments are increasingly worried about covert recording by camera-enabled wearables, and Norway's proposal adds to an ongoing international debate.
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Evidence
- Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places · The Guardian
Camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already restricted in UK and US because of fears about unauthorised covert recording
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