ACT set to ban camera smart glasses in schools and pools
The ACT Government plans to ban camera-enabled smart glasses from schools, swimming pools, change rooms and other sensitive public facilities.
The ACT Liberals plan to move a motion in the Legislative Assembly calling for a ban on camera and AI-enabled smart glasses in government workplaces and sensitive facilities. The proposed ban covers public schools, swimming pools, change rooms, early childhood centres and ACT service offices, with exceptions for legitimate medical, accessibility and educational uses.
The ACT Government has already requested urgent advice on the devices and says it will issue guidance and take action soon. Officials are concerned about privacy and safety risks, particularly the ability to record people without their knowledge.
Other councils have moved ahead independently: Queanbeyan and Palerang have restricted or banned the glasses from aquatic centres, while Yass Valley Council Mayor Jasmin Jones has called for a ban in council facilities, including pools.
Why it mattersSmart glasses that record without consent create surveillance risks in spaces where people expect privacy, especially children and vulnerable groups.
AustraliaACT residents using schools, pools and government services may soon be protected from unauthorised recording by wearable camera devices.
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