# UK weighs smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns

The UK government is considering a ban on smart glasses due to concerns that the devices could be used for secret filming. The move reflects growing privacy worries around wearable cameras and how existing laws apply to them. Any restriction could affect both consumers and technology companies selling the devices.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/04/uk-government-considers-smart-glasses-ban-over-secret-filming-concerns) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:43:21 GMT