{
  "id": 12098838,
  "title": "Hans Anders to stop selling camera glasses over privacy concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hans-anders-to-stop-selling-camera-glasses-over-privacy-concerns",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:52:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/10/hans-anders-to-stop-selling-camera-glasses-over-privacy-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eyewear retailer Hans Anders will cease selling Meta camera glasses due to growing concerns over privacy and consent, according to a statement. The popular Meta glasses, which resemble regular eyewear but can covertly record video and photos, have prompted backlash from victim advocacy group Offlimits. The group has assisted hundreds of women who have been filmed without permission, with many of those images subsequently shared online. Their director, Robbert Hoving, emphasized that hiding a camera in everyday objects enables harmful online behavior. Offlimits is urging Meta to cease sales of the eyewear and threatened legal action if sales continue. Dutch privacy watchdog AP cautioned that sharing images captured by camera glasses violates GDPR rules without explicit consent from all individuals in the image. Additionally, consumer watchdog Consumentenbond issued a warning about the glasses, highlighting the potential for manipulation or concealment of the indicator light that signals image capture. While some MPs have advocated for a complete ban on the glasses, the cabinet prefers to implement restrictions instead. Recently, Instagram removed a video by satirical journalist Roel Maalderink who questioned Meta employees about their stance on the camera glasses. DutchNews relies on reader support to continue providing free news coverage.",
  "summary": "Eyewear chain Hans Anders will stop selling Meta camera glasses following demands from privacy advocates concerned about the so-called “pervert...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}