ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home
'Personally owned body-worn cameras are prohibited,' ICE tells The Reg. Because the last thing DHS needs is more proof of misconduct
ICE director David Venturella has reminded agency employees not to wear Meta smart glasses, or similar devices, to work. These devices can covertly record video and audio, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections. ICE policy prohibits employees from using personal body-worn cameras in the workplace, and this includes personal Meta glasses.
The agency takes privacy and operational security seriously and has always prohibited unauthorized recording. Meta had no comment on the story. This is not new, as the ban on personally owned body-worn cameras and unauthorized recording has always been in place. However, the ban on Meta's smart glasses has been trending since hackers were advised to leave recording-capable glasses at home at DEF CON.
Some public places, including restaurants, pubs, private clubs, NBA arenas, and even the UK's privacy watchdog, have also expressed concerns about the use of these smart glasses, citing privacy issues.
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