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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras Disguised as Innocent Home Accessories

Amazon is facing a lawsuit over the sale of a "spy camera" embedded in a clothes hook, which was allegedly used by a man to secretly record an underage girl. The motion sensor-activated camera is marketed as a "nanny cam" and allows users to record audio and video without consent. The lawsuit accuses the manufacturers of creating a device for the purpose of spying. Amazon is named in the lawsuit for facilitating the sale of the product. This incident follows previous privacy concerns involving Amazon-owned Ring and Alexa.

via New York Post |

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legal2 years ago•4 min saved

Amazon's Bathroom Spycam Defense Falls Flat in Court

A West Virginia judge has largely denied Amazon's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the company after a spy camera disguised as a towel hook was purchased on the platform and used to capture photos of a minor in her private bathroom. The judge ruled that Amazon cannot claim ignorance as the product descriptions approved by the platform suggested using the spycam to record private moments in a bathroom. The plaintiff alleges that Amazon's safety team failed to prevent the severe harms caused by the camera's use. The ruling could have implications for the spycam industry and Amazon's liability for selling such products. The case will proceed to trial.

via Ars Technica|

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