WA towns back growing trend of smart glasses bans, citing privacy fears
By Atlas Cook, Peter Barr, and Chloe Henville
Local governments across country WA are banning smart glasses from public facilities, citing growing concerns over inappropriate use.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/smart-glasses-wa-bans-privacy-concerns/107314730
#Technology #LocalGovernment #RegionalCommunities #AtlasCook #PeterBarr #ChloeHenville
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