Australian regulator launches probe into Chinese smart glasses company amid privacy fears
The Australian privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng over security flaws in their smart glasses. The devices, sold at major retailers, were found to expose user data and allow unauthorized access.
Why it matters
This highlights growing concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity risks associated with low-cost consumer IoT devices.
Carly Kind says her office has a "range of concerns" about Shenzhen Qingcheng. ( ABC News: Scott Kyle )
Chinese software company Shenzhen Qingcheng is being investigated by the Australian privacy commissioner following an ABC investigation.
It revealed last month more than a dozen serious security flaws in the company's app and website used in the glasses for sale in Kmart, Big W Marketplace and Amazon.
The privacy commissioner is urging retailers to reconsider selling the product for now.
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It is the most significant action authorities have taken so far to address mounting community concern over the devices nicknamed "pervert glasses" by their detractors.
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