The US Congressional Privacy Caucus has asked Google to explain how the company will protect the privacy of people after its internet connected, wearable Google Glass hit the market.
Consumer groups, business have already raised privacy concern over Google Glass with many suggesting ban on the device in banks, parks and other recreation areas.
In their letter to Google CEO Larry Page, eight Congress members said that the search major’s gadget could infringe individual privacy.
The letter said that the government was curious whether the new technology could infringe on the privacy of the average American.
"Because Google Glass has not yet been released and we are uncertain of Google’s plans to incorporate privacy protection into the device, there are still a number of unanswered questions that we share," the letter said.
"Please provide examples of when Google would reject requests on Google Glass that would risk the privacy of others.
"Would Google place limits on the technology and what type of information it can reveal about another person?"
In addition, the letter seeks whether Google would need Glass developers to develop privacy controls into their apps, and whether information stored on the devices will be safeguarded by any user authentication scheme.
The hands-free device allows capturing pictures, record video, and share content via social networks or email.
