# EU watchdog calls for smart glasses to clearly signal when recording

The European Data Protection Supervisor urged makers of smart glasses to make recording obvious to bystanders, warning that discreet cameras risk widespread privacy violations. The guidance targets popular camera-equipped eyewear such as Meta's Ray-Bans, which can film people without their knowledge. It signals tighter EU scrutiny of wearable surveillance tech as such devices grow more common.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/eu-watchdog-urges-smart-glasses-to-clearly-signal-when?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:11:09 +0000