Amazon Ring sounds death knell for surveillance as a service

Surveillance doorbell maker Amazon Ring on Wednesday announced it is discontinuing an option that allowed law enforcement agencies to request video footage without a warrant. The internet-connected security vendor is sunsetting the Request for Assistance (RFA) tool – a feature of its Neighbors app…

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