Brisbane Council Prohibits Secret Recording with Smart Glasses at All Public Pools

Brisbane City Council announced a citywide prohibition on the undisclosed use of smart glasses and other recording devices at all 21 of its public swimming facilities. While patrons may still wear such glasses, any video or photo capture without consent will be prohibited, and lifeguards will have authority to eject violators. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner highlighted rising anxiety among swimmers about cheap Anko smart glasses being used to film people surreptitiously.

The council plans to implement the policy in the coming weeks. Tom Tulston, head of policy at Digital Rights Watch, welcomed the action and called for state and federal regulation of similar technology. Luke Twyford, principal commissioner of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, said the ban strengthens safeguards for children in public spaces.