Google Glass a Privacy Nightmare

Google Glass makes it easy for wearers to surreptitiously take pictures or video of unknowing subjects. That’s caused more than a few people to ask: What does Glass mean for our privacy? Now Congress, too, wants answers.

Eight members of Congress’ bi-partisan privacy caucus sent a letter to Google CEO Larry Page Thursday seeking answers about Glass’ privacy implications:

• Will Glass collect users’ data without their consent?
• What steps are being taken to protect non-users’ privacy?
• Will Glass offer facial recognition to identify non-users and display information about them?
• What restrictions is Google placing on Glass and Glass apps?
• Will Google Glass cause Google to change its privacy policy?
• Will Glass store data on the device, and will it offer user authentication?