A closer look at “Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart 'pervert glasses' ap”, exactly as the source publishes it. Australia's privacy regulator has opened an investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng, the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app used in Kmart's $89 Anko smartglasses. The commissioner said the company failed to respond to her inquiries, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices. In August, Guardian Australia reported that Kmart had sold out of the discount version of Meta's smartglasses, which can capture images and record high-definition video, sparking widespread concern and calls to ban or restrict their use.
The investigation highlights growing scrutiny of low-cost wearable tech with surveillance capabilities, raising questions about data privacy and the accountability of overseas app developers. As smartglasses become more affordable, regulators face mounting pressure to ensure that manufacturers and software providers comply with local privacy laws. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.