Data Protection Authority Sees Risk of Covert Recordings with Meta Smart Glasses

By withut-me 10.09.2026 at 10:06 Uhr Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet
TL;DR AI-generated Hamburg's data protection authority identifies a risk of covert recordings with Meta and Ray-Ban smart glasses due to an often poorly visible warning light. Despite potential manipulation and indications of future facial recognition, the Federal Network Agency currently sees no grounds for a ban.

Source: correctiv.org

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