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EDPB issues guidance on privacy challenges of smart glasses

The European Data Protection Board adopted statement 1/2026 on smart glasses, highlighting serious privacy concerns and the need for transparency. It clarifies when users act as data controllers and stresses that manufacturers and service providers must comply with GDPR obligations. The statement also recommends obvious recording indicators to protect bystanders, especially children.

Why it matters: The guidance alerts stakeholders to emerging privacy risks of smart glasses and clarifies GDPR applicability and transparency obligations.

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EDPB publishes statement on the data protection challenges of smart glasses
European Data Protection Board news · primary source · Oct 13, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPublished
PublishedOctober 13, 2026
Effectivenot stated
DecisionOctober 13, 2026
OrganisationsEuropean Data Protection Board, French Data Protection Authority
Topicsprivacy, transparency, children, security
Datapersonal, sensitive