Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a legislative measure that would have established penalties for individuals using smart glasses to secretly record others without permission. The vetoed legislation specifically targeted unauthorized recordings in spaces where people generally expect privacy, such as changing rooms and doctor’s offices.

The action halts proposed legal consequences for using wearable recording technology in sensitive environments. The bill sought to address growing privacy concerns surrounding the proliferation and discreet nature of smart glasses capable of capturing audio and video without the subjects' knowledge.