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California Governor vetoes smart glasses privacy bill citing broad language

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB-1130, a bill that aimed to regulate the use of smart glasses and other wearable devices for recording. The legislation sought to prevent secret recordings in private business areas and mandate recording indicators on devices. Newsom cited concerns that the bill's language was too broad, potentially impacting common wearable devices and creating unintended consequences, while noting that existing privacy laws already address such issues. AI

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California Governor vetoes smart glasses privacy bill citing broad language

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Newsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill

    The language of the bill was overbroad, in Newsom's opinion.

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