Ring Refunds Ordered by FTC
FTC Charges Ring with Deceptive Practices
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged home security camera company Ring with deceptive practices and ordered the company to pay $56 million in refunds to customers. The FTC alleges that Ring deceived customers by enabling their doorbells and security cameras to capture video footage without their knowledge or consent.
The FTC's complaint, filed in May 2023, alleges that Ring's privacy policy failed to adequately disclose that the company's devices were capable of capturing video footage without the user's knowledge or consent. The FTC also alleges that Ring misled customers about the security of its devices, claiming that they were "hack-proof" when in fact they were vulnerable to security breaches.
In addition to the refunds, the FTC's order requires Ring to implement a number of changes to its business practices, including:
- Requiring Ring to obtain explicit consent from customers before capturing video footage
- Improving the security of Ring devices
- Providing customers with clear and concise privacy policies
The FTC's action against Ring is the latest in a series of recent crackdowns on companies that have engaged in deceptive practices. In recent years, the FTC has taken action against companies such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon for violating consumer protection laws.
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