Usdaw Warns Smart Glasses Breach Shop Workers' Privacy as Barrymore Video Filmed 1 Assistant Without Consent
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 24
Usdaw Warns Smart Glasses Breach Shop Workers' Privacy as Barrymore Video Filmed 1 Assistant Without Consent
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 24
Summary
A retail worker told the BBC he discovered days later that Michael Barrymore had filmed and posted him on TikTok and YouTube without asking permission.
Usdaw said such incidents are an increasing problem as smart glasses' tiny built-in cameras let customers record staff in shops without their knowledge.
The union said filming shop staff on private premises without consent can breach data protection rules even if it is not alleged to be a criminal offence.
Jayne Allport said the risk is greater when workers are escaping abuse or when disgruntled customers post heated confrontations, potentially harming staff safety and mental health.
Meta's Ray-Bans account for more than 80% of smart-glasses sales, underscoring how wider adoption is intensifying the privacy debate in retail.