However, that doesnt change the massive amount of footage the company, itself, shares with law enforcement.
The company underscores privacy in its home security systems but has quietly created one of the countryslargest surveillance operations.
For some reason, Ring has decided its no longer going to give police access in this way.
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Amazon publishestransparency reports, like many companies, detailing how many police requests for information Ring receives every year.
In the first six months of 2023, Ring received over 2,000 requests for information from government officials.
In 40% of those cases, Ring handed over video content from user accounts.
The company also handed over other account information to authorities such as names, addresses, and billing information.
The spokesperson did not comment on why police requests through the app were being shuttered.
Ever since Amazon bought Ring in 2018, both companies have faced extreme scrutiny, including fiveU.S.
Senators writing a letter to Jeff Bezosover security concerns.
Amazon previously called stories about Ring cooperating with the police a hoax.
Compliance with search warrants is required under law.
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