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Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces

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Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears.

The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import of the camera-equipped technology and encouraged individual workplaces to set their own rules.

Source: The Guardian

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