Norway wants to impose a partial ban on smart glasses due to privacy risks.
Norway is considering restrictions on smart glasses in public spaces and schools, citing privacy concerns and unauthorized recording. The government has not ruled out a temporary ban in certain areas, including parks and museums, and has already banned video-equipped glasses in schools. A draft law is planned for parliamentary review, with a temporary ban proposal to follow soon.
- Norwegian authorities suggest a ban on smart glasses could apply in areas where privacy is highly valued, such as parks, beaches, museums, and shopping centers.
- Meta states its smart glasses have a flashing LED light when capturing photos or videos.
- The government is concerned people could be recorded without their knowledge.
- Oslo has already banned video-equipped glasses in schools, with the Ministry of Education requesting municipalities and schools to ban such glasses.
- Torgeir Micaelsen, Norway’s digitalisation minister, expressed concern over people being recorded without their knowledge and about new powerful technology allowing people to be photographed, filmed, or recorded without consent.
- The government plans to introduce a draft law to parliament soon and submit a temporary ban proposal to parliament soon.
- The government stated it is not considering a total prohibition of smart glasses.
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