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TL;DR
- Norway’s government is proposing a temporary ban on smart glasses in some locations.
- The ban would apply to areas where “privacy is particularly important,” like schools, healthcare facilities, and fitness centers.
- The temporary ban would give the government time to decide which type of devices would be affected and whether permanent regulation is needed.
Smart glasses are the hot new category that every major tech company is trying to jump on. Just last week, Samsung took one step closer to launching its first effort into the segment. However, as smart glasses continue to inch toward going mainstream, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to look past the growing concerns surrounding the technology, namely privacy. Now, one country is confronting those concerns by taking matters into its hands.
According to The Associated Press, Norway is proposing a temporary ban on smart glasses. This would not be a blanket ban, but rather a ban in certain locations. It’s reported that the country wants the proposal sent to parliament “as soon as possible.”
