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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Australia Considers Ban on Smart Glasses in Government Buildings
Caption: Australia Considers Ban on Smart Glasses in Government Buildings. Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in federal government offices and buildings, citing growing privacy and security concerns over the devices’ recording capabilities. Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher has asked the Australian Public Service Commission to advise on whether the technology should be prohibited and what exemptions might be needed. The proposed restrictions could cover a wide range of federally managed workplaces, including Centrelink service centres and scientific facilities such as CSIRO laboratories. Anthony Albanese’s government is not currently pursuing a nationwide ban on importing smart glasses, but wants clearer and more consistent rules governing their use in workplaces. Some local councils have already introduced restrictions on smart glasses in public places such as swimming pools, amid concerns about people being recorded without their knowledge. The concerns have been reinforced by research from the University of Sydney, which found that 60% of smart-glasses videos posted on Instagram could be classified as harassment. However, disability advocates have highlighted potential benefits of the technology, saying smart glasses can help some people participate more fully in society. The government says it wants to balance privacy and security concerns with accessibility as Australia develops broader rules for the use of emerging technologies in the workplace. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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