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Amazon sued over Ring facial recognition technology

Yahoo · · International · Enforcement

Amazon is facing a lawsuit related to the use of facial recognition technology in its Ring product line. The legal action raises questions about how biometric data captured by Ring devices is collected, processed, and retained.

Why this matters: Doorbell cameras already extend surveillance into public and semi-public spaces; adding facial recognition compounds that reach, potentially enabling persistent, warrantless identification of individuals without their knowledge or consent.

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