Privacy Commissioner Issues Smart Glasses Guidelines
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On 27 October 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued guidelines on smart glasses to help the public understand the privacy risks that may arise from misuse of the devices. Commissioner Ada Chung noted that smart glasses can take photos, record video or record audio without others easily noticing, increasing the risk of excessive or covert collection of personal data, and that the data may also be analysed by AI systems. The guidelines recommend that users read the supplier's privacy policy carefully before use, review privacy settings, avoid filming in places such as hospitals and changing rooms, and collect only the data needed.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Privacy Commissioner Issues Smart Glasses Guidelines Advising Collection of Only Necessary Data and Avoidance of Continuous Recording
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has issued guidelines on smart glasses to help the public understand the privacy risks that may arise from misuse of the devices. Commissioner Ada Chung Lai-ling said smart glasses can take photos, record video or record audio without others easily noticing, increasing the risk of excessive or covert collection of personal data, and the data may also be analysed by AI systems. The guidelines advise reading the supplier's privacy policy before use, reviewing privacy settings, avoiding recording in places such as hospitals and changing rooms, and collecting only the necessary data.
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