New Zealand

Smart glasses with hidden cameras raise privacy concerns under NZ law

Increasingly affordable glasses with concealed cameras capable of recording without consent are becoming available in New Zealand retailers.

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Camera-equipped smart glasses that can capture photos and video without the knowledge of people nearby are becoming more accessible, with devices available through retailers such as Kmart. The technology raises questions about whether New Zealand's privacy laws adequately address the risks of unauthorised image capture and sharing.

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'Smart glasses': Does NZ law prevent your image being shared?

Cameras concealed in spectacles can capture photos and video without people nearby knowing and are becoming increasingly accessible from outlets such as Kmart.

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