According to several media reports such as Reuters on the 17th, considering factors such as privacy and security, Australia plans to ban the use of smart glasses equipped with cameras in federal government workplaces. Australian Public Service Minister Katie Gallagh said smart glasses may raise privacy and security concerns, particularly because they can record and capture information, so “there is a need to provide clear and consistent guidance to civil servants.” Gallagher has asked the Public Service Commission to recommend regulations on the use of smart glasses in federal government workplaces, including whether a complete ban should be imposed and where exceptions may be necessary. In addition, the Australian Government will also convene a round table with a number of Australian companies, including Microsoft, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Telecom, to discuss standards for the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Australia has now restricted the use of smart glasses and other devices in some places. Brisbane City Council recently banned the use of smart glasses and similar wearable devices for covert recording in public swimming pools, and the use of personal devices equipped with cameras was also restricted in childcare settings.

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