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Australia investigates Chinese smart-glasses company
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Australia’s privacy commissioner launched a formal investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co over the security and privacy practices of smart glasses sold in Australia. The company could face enforcement action and substantial penalties if privacy-law concerns are substantiated.
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Australia’s privacy commissioner launched a formal investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co.
“The Australian privacy commissioner has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese software company”
Independent testing found that sensitive Australian user data was exposed to hackers.
“Australians' sensitive data including email address, date of birth, images and videos were left exposed to hackers.”
Independent testing found that the smart glasses could be hijacked by nearby attackers without a password through Bluetooth.
“the devices could be hijacked by nearby attackers without a password using only a Bluetooth connection”