You do not have to abandon technology to be a good neighbor and a safe citizen. You just need to follow the Code of Private Surveillance.
One of the most controversial privacy issues is corporate voluntary data sharing. Ring’s “Neighbors” app has a portal that allows police to request footage directly from users. While voluntary, the psychological pressure and interface design often lead to users handing over days of footage without a warrant.
Your Right: You are never legally required to share your security footage with police without a subpoena or warrant. Be aware of this right before clicking “accept” on a law enforcement request.
In 2019, Amazon (owner of Ring) admitted that employees in Ukraine were viewing unencrypted Ring doorbell footage to train AI algorithms. While this is common practice, many users were horrified to learn that strangers had watched them walk to their car in their bathrobe. Your "private" feed is often a datapoint.
Unlike a store with posted signs, home cameras often record covertly.
