The government of Norway has announced a proposal to implement a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in a wide range of public settings. The primary motivation behind this policy is the protection of individual privacy, specifically regarding the ability of these devices to record images and video without the consent or knowledge of those being filmed.

If enacted, the restrictions would be broad in scope. The government has identified several types of locations where the ban would apply, including parks, beaches, museums, and shopping centers. Additionally, the proposal targets areas where privacy is considered particularly sensitive, such as schools, daycare centers, healthcare facilities, and gyms. Public events would also fall under the scope of the proposed regulation.

While the government frames this as a necessary step to prevent unauthorized surveillance, the proposal highlights the ongoing tension between the adoption of wearable technology and existing privacy laws. The move reflects a growing trend among European regulators to scrutinize how new technologies handle personal data in public spaces. As of now, the proposal remains in the discussion phase, and the government has not yet specified a timeline for when such a ban might take effect or how it would be enforced by local authorities.