Australia weighs ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

Australia's government is considering banning camera-equipped smart glasses in government offices and service centers over privacy threats. Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher requested recommendations; some councils have already banned the glasses in pools, parks and gyms.

• Ban could cover bureaucrats' offices, Centrelink centers and CSIRO labs
• Canterbury-Bankstown Council banned glasses in public pools
• University of Sydney study: 60% of glasses footage is potential harassment
• Courts in England, Wales and New York already banned smart glasses