EDPB issues statement on smart glasses and privacy under GDPR
Original title：EDPB publishes statement on the data protection challenges of smart glasses
What happened
The EDPB adopted a statement on smart glasses and published an expert report. Users sharing recordings publicly or using them professionally may be data controllers under the GDPR, and recording must be made obvious to bystanders.
Who is affected
- Organizations using smart glasses for work
- Makers and providers of smart glasses services
What to do
If you use smart glasses for work or official activities, define the purpose and how recording is signaled to bystanders. If you serve EU users, check your GDPR responsibilities.
About this policy
- Jurisdiction
- EU · European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
- Who it applies to
- Smart glasses users, manufacturers and service providers
Guidance
Why this flag
法的拘束力のない初期的な声明とガイダンスであり、期限や発効日の記載もないため、方針・動向としてBLUEが妥当。
Blue flag: be aware — Policy, research, industry trends and guides that need no immediate technical action.
Sources
- Primary source：European Data Protection Board ↗