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Filming with Camera Glasses Requires Consent: Data Authority Warns of AI Gadget Risks
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The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) warns that using camera glasses without consent violates privacy laws, as users can film unsuspecting pedestrians unnoticed. Meta reported selling nearly seven million pairs in 2025, prompting concerns from the regulator about covert recording and the use of footage to train AI models. The authority advises businesses to ban the devices in sensitive locations like hospitals and courts, emphasizing that individuals must be able to move freely without fear of secret surveillance. Experts note that existing warning lights on the glasses are insufficient for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
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