The privacy nightmare of smart glasses turns real as victim filmed and extorted

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A BBC investigation says a London woman was secretly filmed by someone wearing smart glasses.
The clip was posted online, spread widely, and reportedly drew large views on social platforms.
When she asked for the video to be deleted, she says she was told removal would require payment.
The case highlights privacy risks from wearable cameras and the weak safeguards against misuse and coerced takedowns.



