The Netherlands, explained in English · Friday 9 October 2026

Society

Groningen cultural venues ban smart glasses with built-in cameras

Thirty-five cultural organisations in the province of Groningen have written a ban on camera glasses into their house rules, covering their buildings and events.

Cultural institutions in the province of Groningen are banning smart glasses with built-in cameras in their buildings and at cultural events. So far 35 cultural organisations in the region have written the ban into their house rules. Eurosonic Noorderslag and Museum Klooster Ter Apel are among those adding it with immediate effect.