Government not planning import ban for smart glasses, attorney-general says
The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has stated that the government is not currently considering an import ban on smart glasses, despite concerns over covert recording capabilities. The government's draft privacy reforms include a "right to erasure" for large social media platforms and search engines, as well as an initiative called IDLock to give users more control over their identity documents online.
Local councils, not the federal government, could potentially restrict smart glasses in public areas, according to Rowland. The eSafety commissioner has urged companies to implement measures to prevent covert recording with smart glasses, while acknowledging the potential benefits for people with disabilities. The attorney-general has written to the privacy commissioner to address the growing use of smart glasses, emphasizing the need for a proportionate response to potential harms.
Greens senator David Shoebridge called for an import ban, arguing that the draft laws do not sufficiently address privacy concerns.
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