Norway Proposes Temporary Ban on Smart Glasses in Public Places

Norway's government aims to introduce a temporary ban on smart glasses in public locations, citing privacy concerns. The ban would cover parks, beaches, museums, malls, schools and kindergartens, but still requires parliamentary approval. A special council will examine permanent regulation of wearables.

• Ban would cover parks, beaches, museums, malls and public events
• Schools, kindergartens, universities and changing rooms under consideration
• No outright ban — private use and some locations still allowed
• Special council to study permanent regulation of wearable tech