Our privacy continues to decrease with new devices such as augmented reality glasses and others

Constant technological evolution brings us new devices that promise to revolutionize the way we interact with the world. However, this advancement does not come without risks, especially when it comes to privacy. Devices such as augmented reality (AR) glasses and smart rings raise new concerns about how much personal data can be collected and how it will be used.

AR glasses and smart rings are capable of collecting a large amount of personal data, including:

• Visual information: These devices can record video and take photos of our surroundings, which can reveal sensitive personal information such as our location, the people we interact with, and our daily activities
• Biometric data: Some devices can collect biometric data such as heart rate, blood pressure, and even body temperature
• Behavioral information: Devices can record our movement patterns, the applications we use and the way we interact with the digital world

The amount of data that can be collected with these devices is enormous and, if not properly protected, it could be used for various purposes without our consent.

As an example, Apple’s virtual reality glasses have 12 cameras (6 to view the outside world, 2 high resolution for video, and 4 to control eye movement), and also have a Lidar sensor and another TrueDepth 3D. With which they collect a huge amount of user data.

While these devices can help make our lives easier, we need to be aware of how they work and the data they collect, and take appropriate steps to protect our privacy.

Privacy settings should be adjusted to limit the amount of data shared with third parties. In addition to using strong passwords and keeping devices updated with the latest security patches.

An important thing is to be selective about what devices and applications we allow in our daily lives. If a device (or application) does not offer sufficient privacy guarantees or transparency regarding data usage, I think it is better to avoid it than risk our privacy.

And in addition to what we can do for ourselves, government action needs to be taken to promote privacy by creating strict regulations on the collection and use of personal data.

We do not believe the enormous fallacy of large companies when they say that these controls limit technological development. It is a big lie to continue spying on us with total impunity and obtain enormous benefits from it.