UK government considers smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns they are being used to film women without their knowledge or consent. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur said options include limiting their use in some settings and restricting sales to certain users, while weighing privacy risks against potential benefits.

Some settings already prohibit recording, including courts, and NHS England and the Department for Education are reviewing wearable technology in healthcare and education. Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine said women had reported videos filmed on nights out being shared online without consent, and warned against waiting too long to regulate. Kaur said smart glasses can also help visually impaired people navigate their surroundings.