Regulation2026-10-01

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill. It would have penalized using smart glasses to record people without permission. The ban would have applied in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other private spaces.

What changed

Smart glasses could be used to secretly record people in private spaces without penalty.

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