Amazon's Ring unveils a new proprietary encryption architecture called TAKE, set to begin rolling out in September as the default encryption for all cameras (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge)
The new “Throw Away The Key Encryption” method will become the default on all Ring cameras — Ring has a new way to protect your videos.
Many Americans are increasingly concerned about the prevalence of cameras, both personal and public, that seem to be capturing their every move, leading to backlash and even people abandoning or destroying devices. Ring, a major home security camera provider in the U.S., is set to launch a new encryption technology called TAKE - short for "throw away the key" - in an effort to increase customer confidence in the privacy of their cameras and footage.
This move follows similar efforts by other security camera companies to address users' privacy and surveillance concerns. Ring's TAKE technology stores videos in a secure digital vault, accessible only by the user, and only temporarily grants access to the company if needed for features like video search. The encryption is set to become the default security setting on all Ring cameras starting in September.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff emphasized that the company has made significant strides in addressing privacy concerns, but this new technology provides a tangible demonstration of their commitment. While Ring users can still share footage with law enforcement if requested, the new encryption aims to ease fears about third-party access to camera footage, including from law enforcement and even Amazon itself.
Some non-Ring users have also expressed concerns about potential privacy violations in their daily lives.
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