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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

The Federal Trade Commission is refunding consumers over $5.6 million in a settlement with Ring for failing to protect private video footage.
The FTC accused Ring of allowing employees to access customer videos without consent.
Ring failed to implement essential security measures, resulting in hackers gaining access to customer accounts. A settlement required Ring to delete content, enhance security, and pay a significant fine.

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement - Seymour Tribune

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access. In a 2023 complaint, the FTC accused the doorbell camera and home security provider of allowing its employees and contractors to access customers’ private videos. Ring allegedly used such footage to train algorith…

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access

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FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began distributing more than $5 million in refunds to Amazon Ring customers Tuesday, enforcing a settlement with the tech giant over claims that Ring failed to protect consumer privacy. The FTC claimed in a 2023 complaint that Ring allowed employees and contractors improper access to records from the company’s security cameras, potentially putting customers' privacy at risk. Ring allegedly used such footage to …

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.

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FTC sends $5.6M in refunds to Ring customers in privacy settlement | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.

10 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims

The Biden administration is sending out $5.6 million in refund payments to certain Ring home security system customers after the company settled a federal complaint accusing it of security lapses.

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement - Seymour Tribune

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement - Seymour Tribune

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement

FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

FTC sends $5.6M in refunds to Ring customers in privacy settlement | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

FTC sends $5.6M in refunds to Ring customers in privacy settlement | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims

Ring home security customers will get refunds over security-lapse claims

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