The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) confirmed it has begun investigations into the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses after growing concerns over mass surveillance and the unlawful use of Kenyans' personal data to train artificial intelligence. “In a formal response to The Oversight Lab’s request to investigate privacy issues raised by the Ray-Ban Meta, the ODPC has confirmed that investigations have begun,” stated ODPC. A collection of the Ray Ban Meta glasses. They are a product of Ray-Ban in partnership with Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. The ODPC said in its official response that the outcome and further developments will be communicated once the investigations are concluded.

Source: Daily Nation April 01, 2026 13:15 UTC