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EU Watchdog Says Smart Glasses Must Give 'Clear Warnings' when Recording
The watchdog said recording should be clearly signaled as Europe weighs tighter rules for devices that can film, listen and share data.
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the European Data Protection Board warned that smart glasses raise "serious privacy concerns," urging manufacturers to ensure recording functions are obvious to bystanders.
- Regulators acted following public outcry in recent months over secretly filmed footage of women and girls, which left individuals vulnerable to covert processing of personal data.
- EDPB Chair Anu Talus said manufacturers must provide "clear warnings," such as bright LED lights and audio signals, that remain "reliable, hard to ignore and always up to date."
- Norway's government said last week it wants a temporary ban on smart glasses in certain public places, while a "Stop Smart Glasses" campaign in Britain and Ireland reached more than 10,000 signatures.
- As Big Tech firms like Meta, Google, and Snap prepare to expand AI-powered eyewear, regulators are increasing pressure to ensure devices adhere to the European Union's stringent data protection rules.
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Smart glasses are becoming increasingly accessible and popular, but with their wider use comes growing privacy concerns. The European Data Protection Board warns that users can record people without their knowledge due to built-in cameras and microphones, and is calling for clear warnings about recording and additional safeguards, especially to protect children.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Following outrage in recent months over secretly filmed videos of girls and women, the European Union's central data protection watchdog said on Tuesday that smart glasses should display "clear warnings" while recording.
·Vilnius, Lithuania
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