Norway proposes temporary ban on Meta glasses in public spaces

Correction, October 6, 2026 — This story has been corrected to reflect that Norway's legislation is in the proposal stage, and has yet to be passed.

The proposed ban wouldn't prohibit the sale of Meta glasses, and it only applies to their use in certain areas, like changing rooms or beaches. It also points to the need for extra privacy around places for children, like schools and daycares.

Norway's Minister of Digitalization, Torgeir Micaelsen, expressed concern that new, powerful technology is being introduced where people risk being photographed, filmed or audio recorded without their knowledge, according to a translated press release.

Representatives for Minister Micaelsen did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The proposed ban would need to be approved by Norway's legislative body.

The government also said it will form an expert group to investigate the challenges posed by wearable technology and provide advice on permanent regulation.

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"We're excited that our glasses continue to be very popular for listening to music, making calls, or getting live translations, so we're continuing to expand styles and features around the world," a Meta spokesperson told Business Insider in response to the Norway ban.