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Adonis Georgiadis: Admits to Wearing Camera Glasses - His Post
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Adonis Georgiadis: Admits to Wearing Camera Glasses - His Post

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis admitted to wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during a visit to Limnos.
  • He claimed the glasses were chosen for aesthetic reasons and as a protective measure, not for illegal recording.
  • Georgiadis attributed criticism to political opponents, specifically mentioning the left, while also stating the glasses would record if his safety was threatened.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has responded to public outcry over his use of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during a visit to the island of Limnos. Georgiadis clarified that he selected the glasses for aesthetic purposes and as a means of protection, while also attributing the criticism directed at him to political adversaries, particularly those on the left.

The company added a light in a clear spot and when the user records, it lights up. Thus, no one can record someone secretly with these glasses.

— Adonis GeorgiadisExplaining the safety features of the smart glasses.

In a lengthy social media post, the Health Minister attempted to counter arguments about illegal recording or violations of GDPR. However, his explanation contained a contradiction. Initially, he defended the "smart glasses," asserting that illegal recording was not an issue because a visible indicator light signals when the user is recording, preventing covert surveillance.

He then added, "Beyond the fact that I like them aesthetically, I also consider them a means of protection. If someone crosses the line with me and my safety is at stake, there will be a recording of the events." This statement acknowledges the recording capability under specific circumstances.

Beyond the fact that I like them aesthetically, I also consider them a means of protection. If someone crosses the line with me and my safety is at stake, there will be a recording of the events.

— Adonis GeorgiadisStating the potential use of the glasses for recording in self-defense.

It is recalled that illegal audio or video recording without the consent of those involved is a serious criminal offense in Greece, violating privacy and personal data rights. Georgiadis's post included a direct message to critics, stating, "From yesterday, all of Greece is concerned about whether the glasses I wore in Limnos (yesterday) and Leros (the day before yesterday) were the meta2 Ray-ban. The criticism from the left has exceeded all limits of reason and hypocrisy. How dare I wear these glasses and record illegally..."

From yesterday, all of Greece is concerned about whether the glasses I wore in Limnos (yesterday) and Leros (the day before yesterday) were the meta2 Ray-ban. The criticism from the left has exceeded all limits of reason and hypocrisy. How dare I wear these glasses and record illegally...

— Adonis GeorgiadisResponding to criticism on social media.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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