Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings
The Australian government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centers due to privacy and security concerns. While no national government has implemented such a ban yet, officials are seeking to establish a world-leading standard for workplace privacy.
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This reflects the growing tension between the adoption of wearable camera technology and the protection of privacy in sensitive public environments.
Meta smart glasses. Schools and hospitals run by state governments will be left to set their own rules over the technology. Meta smart glasses. Schools and hospitals run by state governments will be left to set their own rules over the technology. Wearable technology Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears.
The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import of the camera-equipped technology and encouraged individual workplaces to set their own rules.
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