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OAIC opens investigation into maker of HeyCyan smart glasses phone app
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The Australian privacy regulator (OAIC) has launched an investigation into Chinese company Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co., the maker of the HeyCyan smart glasses app, over concerns about its privacy practices. The investigation will examine whether the company is complying with Australian privacy law regarding how it handles personal information collected through its app.
A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses
Matched: Australia
Electronic Frontiers Australia is calling for a ban on smart glasses sold at Kmart, warning the devices pose serious privacy risks. Similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the products can discreetly record video and audio, raising concerns about covert surveillance, harassment, and facial recognition misuse. The digital rights group argues existing Australian privacy laws are insufficient to address the threat the glasses' growing popularity presents.