Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
EFF reports Ring app data sharing with third parties
The Electronic Frontier Foundation reported that its investigation of Ring’s Android app found personally identifiable customer information being sent to third-party analytics and marketing companies. Ring said it uses third-party service providers to evaluate app use and stated that it limited the amount of data shared.
2020
Spectrum announces end of its home security service
Spectrum announced that it would discontinue its home security service on February 5, leaving customers with equipment that may not be reusable or returnable. The article says Spectrum offered existing customers discounts on services from Ring and Abode.
2019
Alabama man sues Ring and Amazon over camera security
An Alabama father filed a lawsuit against Ring and its owner Amazon, alleging lax security standards and claiming that his Ring camera was hacked. The lawsuit alleges Ring failed to provide sufficiently robust security measures, including two-factor authentication. Ring said it would not comment on ongoing legal matters.
2019
Ring and Amazon sued over alleged hacking-related security negligence
Ring and Amazon were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging that they were negligent by not providing robust security against hackers. The named plaintiff alleges that someone hacked his outdoor security cameras and interacted with his children; the suit alleges at least six other hacks across the country.
2019
Ring partners with NCMEC to publish missing-child posters in Neighbors
Ring partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to publish missing-child posters in Ring’s Neighbors app in the United States.
2019
Ring partners with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Ring partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to use Ring's network and technology to help find missing children. Starting Wednesday, missing-child posters were to appear in the Neighbors by Ring app.
2019
Civil rights groups call for an end to Ring’s police partnerships
More than 30 civil rights organizations called on lawmakers to end Ring’s partnerships with local police, citing privacy concerns. Ring said it designed the features to keep users in control and viewed open communication as important to building safer communities.
2019
Ring unveils new security cameras
Amazon unveiled two security cameras from its Ring subsidiary: the Ring Indoor Cam and a refreshed model of the Ring Stick Up Cam. The Indoor Cam was available to purchase that day, while the refreshed Stick Up Cam was available for pre-order, with release scheduled for October 23.
2019
Ring announces Home Mode privacy feature
Amazon announced a new Home Mode privacy feature for Ring doorbells at its annual event.