What’s actually going on, and how worried should you be?
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Unfortunately, the privacy practices and policies across companies are not uniform.
you could readthe entire official Amazon response here.
The Ring platformdoes support end-to-end encryptionfor users with compatible hardware.
Amazon/Ring
The encryption is not available for older hardware or the battery-powered versions of their doorbells, however.
This is outlined in the section “Requests for Information in Emergencies.”
We still consider these requests in light of applicable laws and our policies.
Google/Nest
We might not give notice if the account has been disabled or hijacked.
Wyze videos are encrypted during streaming and on the Wyze servers, but the encryption is not end-to-end encryption.
We object to overbroad or otherwise inappropriate demands as a matter of course.
Wyze
Eufy uses local storage unless the user signs up for thecompany’s cloud storage.
We may share information for legal reasons.
A company spokespersonfurther clarifiedthe information in section 1 is limited to valid warrant or court order.
Eufy
Arlo video feeds are encrypted but do not use end-to-end encryption.
Back in 2020, Apple introduced a new HomeKit feature calledHomeKit Secure Video(HKSV).
Apple receives various forms of legal process requesting information from or actions by Apple.
Arlo
Apple requires government and private entities to follow applicable laws and statutes when requesting customer information and data.
Our legal team reviews requests to ensure that the requests have a valid legal basis.
If they do, we comply by providing data responsive to the request.
Apple
We report on the requests every six months.
Even if you do your research up front, policy changes or server bugs can compromise your privacy.
