{
  "id": 15635369,
  "title": "Punjab govt bans spy devices with hidden cameras, recording equipment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/punjab-govt-bans-spy-devices-with-hidden-cameras-recording-equipment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:06:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444963/punjab-govt-bans-spy-devices-with-hidden-cameras-recording-equipment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab government announced a ban on Monday on a range of devices that can be used for spying, including glasses, pens, watches and other items that contain hidden cameras and recording equipment. The aim of the ban, according to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, is to safeguard citizens' privacy and personal information. \"The decision has been taken to protect citizens, particularly women and children, from illegal surveillance, harassment and blackmail,\" the spokesperson stated in a statement.\n\nThe spokesperson explained that there had been numerous complaints regarding the misuse of spy devices. He emphasized that the government's commitment to preserving fundamental rights, personal information and privacy was unwavering. \"The general public has been urged to remain vigilant, as the illegal use of everyday items with hidden cameras will result in severe penalties,\" the spokesperson added.",
  "summary": "Punjab government decided on Monday to impose a ban on devices used for spying, including glasses, pens, watches and other gadgets equipped with hidden cameras and recording equipment in a bid to protect citizens’ privacy. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, strict legal action will be taken against the use and sale of spy equipment and covert electronic devices. The…",
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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."
}