Privacy Concerns Prompt Probe into Chinese Smart Glasses in Australia

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The Australian privacy commissioner has initiated an official probe into a Chinese software company that has flooded the Australian market with inexpensive smart glasses. This move comes in response to growing unease within the community regarding these devices, derogatorily referred to as “pervert glasses.” Attoney-General Michelle Rowland’s intervention earlier on highlighted the urgency of addressing this matter, fueling calls for the imposition of an import ban. Recent investigations by ABC revealed numerous significant security vulnerabilities in the HeyCyan app utilized in the smart glasses distributed through various channels like Kmart, Big W Marketplace, and Amazon. Amid escalating concerns, independent assessments…

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