Can Australian businesses legally ban customers from using smart glasses?
An outright ban is legally risky. Here are some safer options.
Australian businesses and councils are imposing restrictions on the use of smart glasses due to concerns about non-consensual recording in public spaces. However, outright bans could violate anti-discrimination laws. Businesses must ensure their rules are lawful and not unlawful discrimination. Prohibiting non-consensual recordings aligns with surveillance device laws in various states, protecting both customers and businesses.
Smart glasses can assist individuals with disabilities, making blanket bans potentially problematic. Businesses should clearly communicate terms of entry and avoid confiscating smart glasses unless permitted by their rules. The government is not currently considering a ban on smart glasses.
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