Norway is considering banning camera-equipped smart glasses after concerns that the devices can record people in public without their knowledge or consent. Multiple outlets report that the issue is framed as a privacy risk, particularly when users can capture video covertly.
The coverage highlights growing worry about “hidden camera” functionality and the difficulty for bystanders to tell when recording is occurring. The devices are described as “pervert glasses” or similar terms in commentary around the proposed restrictions, reflecting public sensitivity to surveillance in shared spaces. At the same time, the reports emphasize that the central policy question is whether camera-capable wearables should be restricted or prohibited when they can film others without consent.
While both accounts focus on the possible Norwegian ban, they underline the same core theme: privacy protections for people who may be filmed in public. The outlets do not provide detailed timelines or technical specifics beyond the devices’ ability to record other people, and they present the ban as a consideration rather than a finalized decision.
