The British government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the technology is being used to film women in secret, The Guardian reported. The report, written by Nadeem Badshah, said a government minister has raised the possibility of action.

Speaking in the House of Commons, the safeguarding minister, Satvir Kaur, hinted at a ban on selling the technology "to certain users," according to The Guardian. The outlet's summary of the remarks does not identify which users would be covered, or whether any restriction would apply to sales, use, or both.

The Guardian described the worries as centered on the surreptitious filming of women. The summary does not say what evidence, if any, the government has cited, nor whether any decision has been taken or when one might be made. It also does not identify the brands or models of glasses concerned.

The summary identifies the speaker only by her ministerial role as safeguarding minister. It does not describe any specific incidents, complaints, or data relating to the filming it mentions.

Because the account available for this report is a summary of a longer article, the details here are limited to what that summary contains. Readers seeking the full context of the minister's remarks and any government response should consult the original report.

Sources: The Guardian: UK government considers smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns.