Norway Proposes Temporary Ban on Smart Glasses in Schools and Clinics
Norway's government wants to restrict smart glasses where privacy matters most, including kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and fitness centers, and aims to send the proposal to parliament quickly.
Norway's government proposed a temporary ban on smart glasses in locations where privacy is particularly important, aiming to send the proposal to parliament as soon as possible. The plan was reported on October 5, 2026.
The proposed restrictions would cover schools, healthcare facilities, and fitness centers with showers and changing rooms. The measure also focuses on places where children gather, including kindergartens, playgrounds, and youth clubs.
According to The Associated Press, special exemptions could be made for vulnerable groups who benefit from using the technology.
The proposal follows other recent scrutiny of smart glasses in different markets. Samsung recently moved closer to launching its first smart glasses. In Illinois, lawmakers have started making changes to hands-free driving laws that target smart glasses. In the Netherlands, eyewear retailer Hans Anders decided to stop selling smart glasses.
Quick answers
Where would Norway's smart glasses ban apply?
The temporary ban would cover places where privacy is particularly important, including schools, healthcare facilities, and fitness centers with showers and changing rooms. It also targets areas where children gather, such as kindergartens, playgrounds, and youth clubs.
Are there exemptions in Norway's proposal?
Special exemptions could be made for vulnerable groups who benefit from using the technology, according to the proposal.
What happens next with the proposal?
Norway's government wants the proposal sent to parliament as soon as possible.