Ring will no longer allow police to request users’ doorbell camera footage

Ring will no longer allow police to request users’ doorbell camera footageA Ring doorbell camera is seen outside a home in Wolcott, Conn., on July 16, 2019. Amazon-owned Ring said it will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.

The update is the latest restriction Ring has made to police activity on its Neighbors app following concerns raised by privacy watchdogs about the company’s relationship with police departments.

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