Data Protection Commission launches probe into Ray-Ban Meta glasses

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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched investigations into privacy concerns surrounding the use of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, following mounting pressure from civil society and the public.

In a formal response dated March 31, 2026, the ODPC said it had initiated investigations into the processing of personally identifiable information linked to the wearable devices, particularly in relation to the training of Meta's artificial intelligence systems.