Banning Smart Glasses on MSC

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

https://travelhost.com/cruises/cruise-ships-are-banning-a-new-tech-item-on-board

Very interesting. TBH, I know very little about the tech, nor do I own a pair, but I find both sides of the argument compelling.

 

[dllocals]

https://travelhost.com/cruises/cruise-ships-are-banning-a-new-tech-item-on-board

Very interesting. TBH, I know very little about the tech, nor do I own a pair, but I find both sides of the argument compelling.

Exactly, since people know very little about this tech. some wearers ask permission others don’t

 

[RedHead0186]

Interesting point about smart glasses discreetly recording (and the counter argument that phones can also record). If someone is recording me on their phone, it's a little more obvious-they have to be holding the phone up, aimed at me. It seems like with smart glasses you'd never actually know if they're recording.

Seems like MSC may be taking a preemptive strike here to just ban them before there's an incident where a guest is filmed without their consent and then it turns into a lawsuit. (Not saying I agree or disagree with the decision, just that I could see that being MSC's stance).

 

[Genie+]

I think one of the more effective parts is if something goes viral that’s recorded from smart glasses, they have a very direct path to shut it down.

 

[Sleepyluke]

I don't pretend to be a lawyer so not sure on the true differences, but I don't THINK I consent to being on someone's vlog just because I see them wandering around talking to themselves. Maybe you have the ability to avoid them to an extent, but in reality that is not really practical on a cruise ship. I see the point, but having the ability to take my picture hands free does not make it alot more or less intrusive.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Media panic at its finest.

 

[John VN]

MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) and its cruise line are globally based but have central headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,
and as such the privacy regulations would be more stringent on the other side of the Pond and carried over to here --

AI - ** ..... privacy regulations in Europe, particularly the EU's GDPR, are generally considered more stringent, comprehensive, and rights-focused than many other global laws, including those in the U.S., establishing a high global standard by granting individuals significant control over their data, requiring explicit consent, and imposing heavy penalties for non-compliance ... **

DW and I cruise strictly MSC and are appreciative with their decision.

 

[Moonspinner]

I like it
Now ban vlogging too