Smart glasses face bans in Australian cities over covert recording fears
Adelaide's city council will investigate banning smart glasses in public spaces. The concern is secret recording.
Adelaide councillor Phillip Martin will propose a motion next week to investigate restrictions. The restrictions would cover glasses with built-in cameras in parklands, libraries and meeting halls.
An Adelaide Fringe venue signals potential support for a ban. The South Australian Greens are preparing a bill to ban the technology in schools and playgrounds.
Yarra City Council in Victoria already banned smart glasses in playgrounds, childcare centres and gyms. Brisbane City Council announced a ban on non-consensual use of all camera-enabled devices.
This includes wearable technology. Concerns centre on people being recorded without knowledge or consent.
Reports to the eSafety Commissioner show secret recordings used on social media.
- Phillip Martin
- Proposer
- Adelaide Fringe
- Venue support
- Yarra City Council, Brisbane City Council
- Council bans
Why it mattersPeople deserve to know if they are being filmed in public spaces. This matters most for children and women, who are targeted for non-consensual recording.
AustraliaAustralians may soon face restrictions on wearing smart glasses in schools, playgrounds, libraries and public spaces across multiple states and cities.
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