DEF CON banned Meta-style glasses with recording capabilities

DEF CON forbid the “Meta-type glasses with recording capabilities”, without making exceptions even for those with prescription versions.

"Make sure to bring non-violating goggles with you if you need them," DEF CON said.

The conference's official photography policy hasn't been updated since 2023, before the recent rollout of camera glasses developed by Meta in partnership with EssilorLuxottica under the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands.

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It states that public photography is permitted, but with several caveats that essentially prohibit taking the image of anyone, except speakers on stage, unless the photographer obtains the consent of the person(s) in charge.

“I would love to see a ‘no pervert glasses’ policy at DEF CON,” said EFF cybersecurity director Eva Galperin.

The conference's reminder comes after similar moves by other major organizers and supporters.

Monopoly Events banned the same type of smart glasses from its exhibitions, which include UK Comic Cons, in recent days.

“After a period of consultation, we can no longer allow the use of any recording devices at our events,” he said last week. “The vast majority of talent and agents at our events felt this was an invasion of their privacy and that it was damaging and spoiling interactions at the tables.

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