Smart glasses maker faces investigation for refusing privacy questions
OAIC launched investigation into HeyCyan software maker after it refused to answer privacy questions about footage storage.
Australia's privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co. Ltd. The company makes HeyCyan software. The software is used in cheap AI smart glasses sold at Kmart and Amazon.
The company did not respond to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The commissioner asked how the glasses capture and store footage.
Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said there is no assurance. It may not protect Australians' personal data as required by law.
The $89 Anko-branded glasses sold out at Kmart in August after privacy concerns emerged. The OAIC can now issue required information notices.
If it finds serious repeated offences, it can seek civil penalties through the Federal Court.
- $89
- Smart glasses price
- August
- Sold out at Kmart
- Carly Kind
- Privacy Commissioner
Why it mattersDetermines whether affordable smart glasses sold to everyday Australians actually comply with privacy law or put users at risk.
AustraliaAustralians buying cheap smart glasses need assurance their video footage and data are legally protected; OAIC can force the company to comply or ban sales.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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