The regulator’s position
In a September blog, the ICO’s chief executive discusses both the accessibility benefits and privacy risks of smart glasses. The central concern is how people understand and control the capture of their information in physical spaces. The post calls for product design that supports safety and trust alongside new capabilities. [1]
A wider policy signal
The ICO also says it is preparing to consult on an AI and automated decision-making code in 2027. That is a forward-looking programme, not a newly enacted rule for wearable devices. [1]
ADM perspective
Transparency cannot depend on everyone recognising a particular device. For designers, the question is whether the person being recorded can understand what is happening as readily as the wearer can.
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- Information Commissioner’s Office · Regulator blogEnabling technology for good: smart glasses, privacy and public trust
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