- MPs have warned that smart glasses are being used to monetise misogyny by filming women and girls in public without consent for social media views.
- Current UK harassment laws fail to stop offenders because legislation requires a single victim to be targeted repeatedly for an offence to occur.
- The government is considering restricting the sale of smart glasses and banning their use in specific settings.
- Bodies including NHS England, the Department for Education, and Parliament are examining the impact and use of wearable recording technology.
- A recent police investigation into public filming collapsed due to legislative limits, prompting calls for legal reforms to protect privacy in public spaces.
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