Australian government considers regulation of wearing smart glasses in public facilities

[Sydney Current Affairs] The Australian government is considering restricting the wearing of "smart glasses" with recording and communication functions in public facilities. This is because there is a risk that confidential information may be leaked due to the act of voyeurism, which could pose a security risk. The aim is also to protect privacy.

Smart glasses are equipped with functions such as recording, calling, online search, and translation, and the technology is advancing day by day through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Many of them are indistinguishable from regular glasses. In Japan, there have been cases where it has been used to rig university entrance exams.

In mid-September, Minister for Public Services Gallagher ordered the government to consider banning the wearing of smart glasses in government buildings, research institutes, and welfare-related offices. "There are privacy and security concerns because they can take pictures and collect information," he said. The idea is to prevent the leakage of personal information as well as secrets related to diplomacy, defense, advanced technology, etc.