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Covert filming | Smart glasses - the workplace privacy & data risks of the new wearable tech fad

Woman adjusting glasses indoors evening
Woman adjusting glasses indoors evening

Employers are being urged to review their workplace policies as the growing use of smart glasses makes covert recording easier and creates new legal and cultural challenges.

Devices such as Ray-Ban Meta glasses combine discreet cameras with AI-powered features, allowing wearers to record hands-free and without attracting the same attention as somebody filming on a mobile phone.

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