"Ring's Policy Change: A Turning Point in Surveillance Technology"
TL;DR
Amazon Ring is discontinuing its Request for Assistance (RFA) tool, which allowed law enforcement to request video footage from users without a warrant. This move has been welcomed by privacy groups, but concerns remain about police requesting footage without a warrant. While seen as a victory by some, advocates are calling for broader legislative action to address the privacy implications of private surveillance partnerships like those undertaken by Ring.
- Amazon Ring sounds death knell for surveillance as a service The Register
- Limits placed on use of Ring doorbell camera videos by police CBS Chicago
- Ring will no longer allow police to request users' doorbell camera footage NPR
- Triad law enforcement agencies react to Ring's video sharing decision FOX8 WGHP
- IMPD says Ring doorbell camera's policy change shouldn't impact investigations WTHR
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