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Norway eyes temporary ban of smart glasses

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Briefings

Norway announced a temporary ban on smart glasses in specific public locations due to privacy concerns regarding unauthorized image recording. The proposed ban applies to parks, beaches, museums, shopping centers, schools, daycare centers, healthcare facilities, gyms, and public events. This decision was made by the Norwegian government on Monday, October 6, 2026, at 16:03 UTC.

Key points

• Norway's government proposed a temporary ban on smart glasses in public places to address privacy concerns about recording images without consent.
• The ban covers a wide range of public venues including parks, beaches, museums, schools, healthcare facilities, and gyms.

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The evidence is limited to a government statement from October 6, 2026, and does not include enforcement details, specific dates for the ban's implementation, or any data on the number of affected individuals.

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