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In 2022, it emerged that police departments could access Ring footage without the camera owners' permission or even a warrant, through a dedicated portal on the service's website.
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Police departments could access Ring footage without permission or a warrant in 2022
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{ "year": "2022", "action": "access Ring footage", "entity": "Ring" } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM (6 months ago)
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Ring's new 'Search Party' feature uses AI to find lost pets, sparking concerns about potential misuse by law enforcement. Critics worry about the technology's implications for civil liberties, given Ring's history of sharing footage with police.
Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, ended its partnership with Flock Safety after criticism of its Super Bowl ad promoting a new feature. The move is seen as a win for privacy, given Ring's history of privacy violations and partnerships with law enforcement.
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