"Ring Bans Police from Requesting Doorbell Camera Footage"

Amazon-owned Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users through its Neighbors app, ending a feature criticized for privacy concerns. The company did not provide a reason for the change, but it follows previous restrictions on police activity on the app. Critics have raised concerns about the potential for constant surveillance and racial profiling. While law enforcement can still access videos with a search warrant, Ring also maintains the right to share footage without user consent in limited circumstances. This move comes after Ring settled with the FTC over allegations of inadequate security practices and unauthorized access to user videos.