Ring is the largest civilian surveillance network the US has ever seen

[trekrok]

Most are probably aware of this, but kind of scary to see the numbers. Article says 1 in 10 US police departments can access videos from them without a warrant.

https://www.theguardian.com/comment...ring-largest-civilian-surveillance-network-us

 

[KOPBET]

Not surprised.

 

[tomthebaker]

Had no idea, thanks

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

Time to switch to ARLO; besides I made a ton on their stock.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I think the key here is PD can request without a warrant. You do not necessarily have to grant without a warrant. What is the difference here than the camera and microphone on your phone, tablet or PC?

 

[trekrok]

I think the key here is PD can request without a warrant. You do not necessarily have to grant without a warrant. What is the difference here than the camera and microphone on your phone, tablet or PC?

According to the article once a party opts into the law enforcement sharing arrangement they are in. I don't have one so not sure.

 

[trekrok]

I think the key here is PD can request without a warrant. You do not necessarily have to grant without a warrant. What is the difference here than the camera and microphone on your phone, tablet or PC?

It looks like Ring users opt into some type of Neighbor program, that allows police to then blast out requests to areas for video footage. So you do apparently still have the right to decline. Interestingly, the article I was just reading was talking about facial recognition software they are testing on them. Too big brother for me.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I believe you would be able to opt out by turning it off and going with another system?

 

[trekrok]

I believe you would be able to opt out by turning it off and going with another system?

Or better yet, not buying it in the first place.

 

[retrieverman]

I have no idea if it’s true or not, but I’ve heard Alexa and Siri can be used like this Ring deal. I guess I have Siri on my phone and/or iPad, but I’ve never used it. I don’t/won’t have Alexa or Ring.