Australia Weighs Ban on Smart Glasses in Government Offices, BBC Reports

Australian authorities are considering barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, according to a report by BBC Technology.

The BBC said it asked people in Sydney for their views on the potential restriction, though the outlet did not specify which government body is weighing the measure or provide a timeline for any decision.

Smart glasses, which can incorporate cameras, displays and internet connectivity, have raised privacy and security concerns in various settings as the technology has become more widely available.

The BBC report did not detail the specific concerns cited by Australian officials in considering the ban, nor did it indicate whether the proposed restriction would extend beyond government offices to other settings.

Further details on the scope of the proposed policy, including which agencies might be affected and when any decision could be made, were not provided in the report.