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IoT & cameras Ring
Video doorbells and home security cameras · Score 87/100 · Last checked 2026-10-22
Turn on video end-to-end encryption if you can live without the features it disables, and keep two-factor on.
Built from: public records, checked 2026-10-22.
Score breakdown
Who owns it
Parent based in: 🇺🇸 United States
Laws that can apply: US CLOUD Act, FISA 702
Where your data can go
| Who | Country | Why they are involved |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon (parent and affiliates) | 🇺🇸 United States | Ring's terms treat "Ring" as including its affiliates |
Jurisdictions touched: 🇺🇸 United States
What the public record says
The FTC alleged employees and contractors had broad access to customer videos and that weak protections let attackers take over accounts. Ring agreed to pay and to run a security programme, and disputes the allegations. Source
Ring announced in February 2020 that a second verification step would be required for all users. Source
Ring says video end-to-end encryption is optional and that it cannot access encrypted videos. Some features are unavailable when it is on. Source
Sources
Ownership, locations and data partners come from the company's own pages and filings where they exist. Last checked 2026-10-22.