Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Ban the use of smart glasses with recording capability in public spaces
Closed
765 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to ban smart glasses with cameras in public spaces. We believe they allow secret filming, and undermine privacy, safety and the public’s right to know when they’re being recorded.
Such technology poses risks:
Privacy: UK GDPR/Data Protection Act gives people a reasonable expectation of privacy, which covert recording undermines.
Safety: Victims of abuse, stalking, or harassment, and vulnerable groups like children, may be identified or tracked.
Copyright: Secret recording of performances or events can breach protections.
Accountability: CCTV/bodycams are regulated, but we are concerned smart glasses could bypass safeguards.
The Government must urgently ban them.
Privacy: UK GDPR/Data Protection Act gives people a reasonable expectation of privacy, which covert recording undermines.
Safety: Victims of abuse, stalking, or harassment, and vulnerable groups like children, may be identified or tracked.
Copyright: Secret recording of performances or events can breach protections.
Accountability: CCTV/bodycams are regulated, but we are concerned smart glasses could bypass safeguards.
The Government must urgently ban them.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
765
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
14 Oct 2025
Closed
14 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.