Amazon has acknowledged previous instances of employee misconduct concerning customer data and claimed to have taken action against those responsible. In 2020, the company disclosed to US Senators that it had terminated at least four employees for unauthorized access or attempted access to customer data beyond their job requirements.
This recent lawsuit is not the first time Ring Doorbells have faced privacy concerns. In 2020, Ring received criticism for sharing user footage with law enforcement agencies without explicit user consent. Additionally, hackers gained unauthorized access to Ring cameras, using them for livestream swatting incidents.
