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Australia rules out smart glasses import ban as watchdog proposes face-blurring

The Australian government has ruled out an import ban on smart glasses, with the Attorney-General confirming no such plans exist. Meanwhile, the nation's technology watchdog has suggested manufacturers should blur faces by default to protect privacy.

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Australia rules out smart glasses import ban

  • Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the government has no plans to ban the import of smart glasses.
  • The Australian Attorney-General stated that the government is not planning an import ban on smart glasses.

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  1. Aug 31 · 2:50 PM

    Attorney-General confirms no import ban plans as tech watchdog suggests default face blurring.

  2. Aug 31 · 7:32 AM

    Evidence update

    The Australian Attorney-General confirmed the government has no plans to ban the import of smart glasses.

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  • How the government plans to enforce privacy and data-erasure compliance on imported smart glasses without import controls.
  • Whether the government will adopt the tech watchdog's proposal to mandate default face-blurring on smart glasses.

Update & correction history

  1. Aug 31 · 2:50 PM

    Attorney-General confirms no import ban plans as tech watchdog suggests default face blurring.

  2. Aug 31 · 7:32 AM

    Evidence update

    The Australian Attorney-General confirmed the government has no plans to ban the import of smart glasses.

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