德国隐私倡导者和监管机构正加紧呼吁对Meta智能眼镜采取更严格的规则或全面禁令[1]。波茨坦和汉堡等德国城市的官员因担心该技术在公共场所被用于非法录制他人，正在考虑制定相关限制措施[1]。
数字权利组织HateAid指出，该技术正在助长数字暴力，因为施暴者现在几乎无需技术专业知识即可利用该技术[1]。汉堡隐私官员Thomas Fuchs表示，"智能眼镜的彻底禁令是可能的"[1]。他同时指出，眼镜上的LED指示灯在正常日光下过于昏暗，无法被看到[1]。
官员正与爱尔兰Meta欧洲总部所在地的同事协商制定欧盟层面的政策[1]。
German privacy advocates and regulators are escalating calls for tighter restrictions on Meta's smart glasses technology, with several cities exploring the possibility of comprehensive bans.[1] Officials in Potsdam and Hamburg are among those considering measures to address concerns about illegal recording in public spaces.[1]
Hamburg's privacy officer Thomas Fuchs has indicated that a complete ban on smart glasses could be viable, citing concerns about the technology's misuse.[1] A key technical issue underpinning these calls is that the LED indicator lights on Meta glasses are too dim to be visible in normal daylight, making it difficult for people to know when they are being recorded.[1] The digital rights organization HateAid has warned that the technology is facilitating digital violence, stating that "the technology is fueling digital violence because perpetrators now need almost no technical expertise."[1]
Hamburg's privacy authorities are collaborating with counterparts at the European Union level, coordinating with colleagues based in Ireland where Meta's European headquarters is located, to develop a unified policy response.[1]