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Ring is shaking up its camera encryption to ease privacy concerns

Ring's new encryption standards may limit police access to video footage, sparking debate over privacy and public safety.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 13:14 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 13:14 UTC

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Ring's founder announced the company will "lock" video footage by default, a move that could make it harder for police to access videos. CNET, Engadget and Gizmodo all describe the new encryption system as a "security makeover" called TAKE. The system is designed to address privacy concerns by enhancing default encryption standards.

The founder's statement came as Flock, a competitor, faces a backlash over surveillance practices. Amazon, Ring's parent company, is also tripling down on Nvidia’s A.I. chips, though this is not directly related to the encryption changes. Gizmodo and Yahoo both note that the new encryption could complicate police investigations.

Gizmodo says the changes could make it harder for police to access videos, while Yahoo quotes the founder as saying the company will "lock" video footage by default. Cheddar.com does not mention the police access issue.

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What is the new encryption system called?

The new encryption system is called TAKE.

Why is Ring changing its encryption standards?

Ring is changing its encryption standards to address privacy concerns and enhance security.

How might the new encryption affect police investigations?

The new encryption could make it harder for police to access video footage, according to Gizmodo.

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Ring Encryption Privacy Surveillance Amazon Police Access

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