Policy2 hOctober 15, 2026, 13:45

EU Requires Smart Glasses LED to Shut Camera Off When Covered: GDPR Now Falls on Makers

The European Data Protection Board published its first dedicated guidance on camera-equipped smart glasses on October 14, 2026. Manufacturers must build tamper-proof recording indicators: covering the LED must immediately shut off the camera. GDPR compliance responsibility falls on hardware makers, not wearers.

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EU Requires Smart Glasses LED to Shut Camera Off When Covered: GDPR Now Falls on Makers

EDPB adopted the statement on October 13, 2026, published it the next day
Covering the recording indicator must immediately disable the camera
Requires layered light, audio and smartphone alerts for bystanders
Footage storage should default to opt-in, not opt-out

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