The EU has exempted spy glasses manufacturers from the removable battery mandate instead of banning the devices due to privacy violations.
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The EU has exempted spy glasses manufacturers from the removable battery mandate instead of banning the devices due to privacy violations.
Parent: Technology RegulationEntity: EU Privacy LawsImpact: negativeDate: Jul 15, 2026Target: The EU's decision to exempt spy glasses manufacturers from the removable battery mandate instead of banning the devices due to privacy violations.
EU politicians are prioritizing business interests over consumer rights by exempting spy glasses manufacturers from the removable battery mandate.
Parent: Political CorruptionEntity: EU PoliticiansImpact: negativeDate: Jul 15, 2026Target: EU politicians prioritizing business interests over consumer rights by exempting spy glasses manufacturers from the removable battery mandate.
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Instead of banning spy glasses because they're a clear violation of privacy law, the EU apparently chose to grant their manufacturers an exemption from the removable battery mandate instead.
Why is it so hard for politicians to choose our rights over business interests for once? Rhetorical question, I think I know the answer already.
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#privacy #DataProtection #GDPR #smartglasses
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#privacy#dataprotection#gdpr#smartglasses
Instead of banning spy glasses because they're a clear violation of privacy law, the EU apparently chose to grant their manufacturers an exemption from the removable battery mandate instead.
Why is it so hard for politicians to choose our rights over business interests for once?
CORRUPTION...Google is registered in Eire, a country owned by US Big tech.
6 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Jul 15, 2026