Canterbury-Bankstown bans smart glasses from pools and leisure centres
Canterbury-Bankstown Council voted unanimously to ban smart glasses from its five leisure and aquatic centres.
The council passed the motion this week. The council cited concerns that smart glasses could secretly film people.
The risk is in change rooms, swimming pools and around schools. Lord Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said staff will be trained to eject people wearing smart glasses from the facilities.
The ban strengthens existing rules that already prohibit unauthorised recording. People who need the glasses for vision impairment will be allowed entry if they request permission first.
It is the first council ban in New South Wales. Brisbane and Yarra councils have recently introduced similar measures.
Why it mattersParents worry about child safety in shared spaces; the ban addresses real community concerns about covert filming.
AustraliaSwimmers and users of Canterbury-Bankstown's five leisure facilities will see staff enforcing the ban at entry points across Sydney's south-west.
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