Amazon has shared surveillance video recorded by its doorbell camera system without attempting to contact users for their prior consent and without police obtaining a warrant.
The company has now admitted it handed over video recordings from Ring doorbells without first notifying the owners in at least 11 instances so far this year, Amazon confirmed in a letter, marking the first time the company has admitted to handing over this type of information. The revelation comes as members of Congress scrutinize the tech giant for its privacy practices, and it raises questions about the ways in which law enforcement gains access to security footage.
At this point, there’s no way to know who else they “share” your camera access with, or how often. Something to consider if you have or intend to purchase one.
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