Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to safeguard the right to privacy in relation to emerging technologies such as smart glasses.

The UK's data protection legislation applies to the processing of personal data regardless of the technology being used, including connected and AI-enabled devices such as smart glasses.

The Information Commissioner's Office, the UK's independent data protection regulator, has published guidance to support organisations in complying with their obligations.

Organisations that process personal data online, including social media platforms, must comply with the UK's data protection legislation. In addition, the Online Safety Act places duties on platforms to protect users from illegal content and activity, and platforms must have effective systems for reporting and addressing concerns raised by users.