Canterbury-Bankstown votes to approve the ban; Randwick also restricts glasses
2 Sep 15 · 11d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 1 comment · 4 sources · development 2 of 4
Councillors vote overwhelmingly to ban the devices at its aquatic centres, with El-Hayek calling them 'pervert glasses'; the Guardian reports Randwick council has separately banned the devices at Des Renford leisure centre.
“Their biggest concerns are around 'perverts and paedophiles' secretly filming in change rooms, swimming pools and around schools.”
Bilal El-HayekBilal El-Hayek Mayor, Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilTom Sulston Head of policy, Digital Rights Watch
Michelle Rowland Federal Attorney-GeneralCarly Kind Australian Privacy Commissioner
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Maybe I don't understand how they work, but there are many times it would be nice to take a video of something - wildlife, a concert, etc. - but holding a phone or camera up takes you out of the moment. So you could record video, in a POV style, while still enjoying the thing you're doing. I don't own a pair, but I could see the value in it. At…
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