The Legal Risks of Using Ring Cameras

The article discusses why the author does not recommend Ring cameras due to their relationship with law enforcement and potential privacy concerns. When setting up a Ring camera, users are automatically enrolled in the Neighbors service, which allows them to send videos captured by their cameras to law enforcement. This feature increases the possibility of racial profiling and targeting certain groups based on skin color, ethnicity, religion, or country of origin. The article argues that law enforcement should obtain a warrant to access civilian video footage. While Ring has made some changes to address concerns, the author believes that this feature should not exist.