Pub giant Wetherspoon outlaws ‘surreptitious surveillance’ glasses

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePub chain Wetherspoon has banned customers from using the recording function on Meta glasses inside its venues, citing privacy concerns. The company stated that filming customers or employees without consent breaches its code and enables "surreptitious surveillance". Customers will be told to turn off the cameras on their Meta glasses if they wish to enter any of Wetherspoon's more than 800 pubs. The decision comes amid growing criticism that the glasses are used to secretly film members of the public, including women and children, leading to safety concerns and feelings of violation. Meta responded by highlighting the glasses' utility for various functions and noted they feature a light that indicates when a photo or video is being taken, unlike smartphones. In fullWetherspoon bans filming on Meta glasses inside pubsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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