Current status: Answered by Alyn Smith on 9 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether existing Scots law provides adequate protection against the covert recording of individuals using AI-enabled smart glasses or similar wearable technology, and whether, to address this issue, it will consider introducing a standalone right to privacy in Scotland.
The Scottish Government takes peoples’ data protection rights very seriously and will always encourage individuals and organisations to be mindful of the law and other people’s privacy. Furthermore, whilst data protection is a reserved matter, we continue to engage with the UK Government on this issue and will continue to work closely with them to ensure that Scotland’s interests are represented.