Ring: FTC Says Lax Security Permitted Employees to Spy
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Federal Trade Commission has charged home security company Ring with compromising customers' privacy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged home security camera company Ring with compromising its customers' privacy. The FTC alleges that Ring's poor privacy and lax security practices allowed employees to spy on customers through their cameras, including those in their bedrooms.
The FTC's complaint alleges that Ring failed to take reasonable steps to protect its customers' privacy. The company did not require employees to use strong passwords, and it did not have adequate controls in place to prevent employees from accessing customer data. As a result, employees were able to access customers' live camera feeds, as well as stored recordings.
The FTC is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Ring from continuing these practices. The FTC is also seeking a civil penalty of up to $43,280 per violation of the FTC Act. The proposed civil penalty could amount to millions of dollars.
Ring has agreed to settle the FTC's charges. The company has agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty and implement a comprehensive privacy program. The privacy program will include measures to strengthen the company's security practices, limit employee access to customer data, and provide customers with more control over their privacy settings.
The FTC's action against Ring is a reminder that companies must take reasonable steps to protect their customers' privacy. Companies that fail to do so may face significant penalties.
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