Victorian councils 'acting early' and banning smart glasses from pools

Approximately 20 percent of local government councils in Victoria, Australia, are currently implementing or exploring formal bans on smart glasses within public swimming pools and recreational facilities. The measures are being introduced in response to growing privacy concerns from community members regarding the potential for covert recording devices in sensitive areas.

These policy shifts represent a proactive effort by municipal authorities to address the integration of wearable technology into public spaces. By restricting the use of devices capable of surreptitious filming, councils aim to balance the adoption of new consumer electronics with the protection of patron privacy in communal environments.