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Smart wearables push UK privacy laws to the limit

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Smart wearables like smart glasses and earbuds can record audio and video discreetly, raising concerns about consent and data protection. UK privacy laws, designed before such devices existed, may not adequately address invisible surveillance. Experts warn that current regulations need updating to prevent misuse of always-on recording capabilities.

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The article highlights a real regulatory gap, but the threat may be overstated as most wearables still have obvious recording indicators.
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