Smart glasses spark urgent privacy concerns
The federal government has written to the privacy commissioner with urgent concerns about the rise of affordable smart glasses equipped with high-definition cameras. Kmart's $89 camera glasses have sold out online, sparking privacy fears as they enable inconspicuous recording in public spaces. The Greens are pushing for a ban on wearable recording technology without prior consent and calling for import restrictions on smart glasses at the Australian border.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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