Punjab Hidden Camera Ban Covers Smart Glasses, Pens, Watches
The Punjab hidden camera ban covers smart glasses, pens and watches fitted with recording gear, and the Home Department said a formal notification will follow within a few days.
The Punjab government banned smart glasses, pens, watches and other devices fitted with hidden cameras or recording equipment.
The Punjab Home Department announced the ban on Monday, 19 October, citing privacy, with emphasis on women and children.
Use, purchase and sale of spying objects will invite strict legal action; a formal notification is due within a few days.
The Lahore High Court is hearing a petition against the unregulated import and sale of camera-equipped smart glasses.