‘We Don’t Want People to End up as Clickbait’: Sydney Council Moves Towards Smart Glasses Ban
Randwick Council is considering banning smart glasses at Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches over privacy concerns.
TL;DR
- Randwick City Council is considering banning AI smart glasses at beaches like Coogee, Clovelly, and Maroubra.
- Concerns include people being filmed without their knowledge or consent, posing privacy and safety risks.
- Councillor Philipa Veitch highlighted risks to children and women, stating beaches should be safe spaces.
- The council asked staff to report on banning smart glasses at council facilities, including beaches, playgrounds, and sports fields.
- Smart glasses are already banned at the Des Renford Leisure Centre.
- The council urged the federal government to update the Privacy Act and consider a temporary import ban on smart glasses.
- Similar bans exist in the City of Sydney and Inner West Council.
- Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has raised privacy concerns with the Privacy Commissioner regarding smart glasses.