Results: Smart Ring Door Bells - A Security Guard or A Spy?
Published on 08/03/2019
Amazon has bought a US firm that makes high-tech doorbells in a move expected to help the online retailer improve how it delivers parcels. But it has been criticized for partnering with at least 200 law enforcement agencies to carry out surveillance via its Ring doorbells. The bells send live video of customers' doorsteps to their smartphones, computers or Amazon Echo devices. The partnerships allow police officers to ask customers to "share videos" and information about crime and safety issues in their area via the Ring app. Ring told the BBC: "Law enforcement can only submit video requests to users in a given area when investigating an active case. Ring facilitates these requests and user consent is required in order for any footage or information to be shared with law enforcement."
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Are you aware about smart door-bells that record your doorway 24/7?
Yes
60%
1839 votes
No
40%
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Do you think that using a high-tech door bell one can guarantee 100% safety and security? Yes
16%
506 votes
No
84%
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The bells send live video of customers' doorsteps to their smartphones, computers or Amazon Echo devices. Digital rights campaign group Fight for the Future says Amazon is encouraging neighbours to spy on each other. Do you think using a smart door bell that allows you to record your street violates privacy laws? Yes
31%
954 votes
No
69%
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Assuming you bought a smart-ring doorbell from Amazon, would you consent to share the recordings with a law enforcement professional i.e police? Yes
67%
2072 votes
No
33%
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If you had a smart ring doorbell would you or your neighbors be extremely concerned about privacy? Yes
36%
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No
64%
1970 votes
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