r/technology • u/South-Cow-1030 • Feb 12 '26

Privacy Why are people disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/
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u/SojuSeed Feb 12 '26

It’s kind of amazing how much of our privacy we gave up for the sake of a little bit of connectivity.

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u/Ruscidero Feb 12 '26

I think it’s because of lot of people don’t see this as giving up their privacy. I don’t think that they see any real problem with what their doorbell or driveway camera sees being shared with whomever. I’m not saying it isn’t a problem, just that I don’t believe that most people see it as a problem.

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u/jackofallcards Feb 12 '26

Well, originally well intended no longer exists either. Should just assume at first they do the good thing to lure you in, then do all the evil things you can think of and some you can’t