( November 9, 2026, 03:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea's privacy regulator plans to issue guidelines for smart glasses by year-end, outlining safeguards for manufacturers, service providers and users amid concerns over covert recording and the collection of bystanders' personal information. The Personal Information Protection Commission said Monday it has been monitoring emerging privacy risks associated with smart glasses, including consulting relevant companies ahead of their launch in South Korea and analyzing potential threats to personal information. The regulator warned that recording through the devices can be difficult to detect, while captured images and audio may be processed through smartphones, artificial intelligence systems, cloud platforms and third-party services. It urged users to avoid wearing smart glasses where recording is prohibited or restricted, manufacturers to make recording activities more visible and service providers to ensure lawful processing of personal data, including for AI training.Statement is attached (in Korean)....
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