Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Warrantless Requests For Video From Ring, Google Nest Raises Questions

New, US rules that allow law enforcement to request video from Ring and Google Nest cameras are raising questions about privacy, and exactly how law enforcement officials can get access to private video taken by those cameras. The new rules are similar to existing rules which allow law enforcement to access cell phone records in an emergency which might involve immediate risk of death--such as kidnapping, attempted murder, or self harm.