Newsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-1130, a bill intended to ban the secret recording of individuals in private business areas using smart glasses. The governor argued that the legislation's definition of wearable recording devices was too broad and could cause confusion regarding common items like smartwatches. Although the state already has privacy laws, the veto leaves a gap in specific regulations for wearable technology, drawing opposition from tech industry groups.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-1130, which would have prohibited secret recording in private areas like changing rooms and doctors' offices.
- ▪The governor cited concerns that the bill's definition of wearable recording devices was overly broad and could lead to unintended consequences.
- ▪California already maintains two-party consent laws and bans recording in areas with a reasonable expectation of privacy.
- ▪The bill would have imposed fines of up to $1,500 for individuals and $2,500 for manufacturers who violated the proposed regulations.
- ▪TechNet, an advocacy group representing major tech companies, opposed the passage of the bill.
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News Newsom vetoes smart glasses privacy bill The law would have banned people from using wearables to secretly record others in private areas of businesses. By Kris Holt Oct. 1, 2026 11:05 am EST Karissa Bell for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited people from secretly record others using smart glasses in certain spaces. Those would have included changing rooms and doctors' offices, as the Associated Press notes. In addition, SB-1130 would have forced the manufacturers of wearables to include an indicator that's on when the devices are recording video or audio (many already do). It would also have banned the sale of tech designed to mask a recording light or sound.
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