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👀🚪“Ring Ring?” More like “Peek Peek.”
The Amazon Ring Settlement and What It Means for You 🫵
Class Action Connection
June 20, 2024 • Est. Read Time: 7 minutes
Let’s give one clap for the FTC. 👏 The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a $5.6 million refund for certain Ring customers. Why, you may ask? The settlement comes after allegations that the Amazon-owned security camera company allowed employees and contractors access to consumers’ private videos… Check it out below 👇️
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👀🚪”Ring Ring?” More like “Peek Peek.”
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a significant $5.6 million refund for certain Ring customers. The settlement comes after allegations that the Amazon-owned security camera company allowed employees and contractors access to consumers’ private videos.
What’s This Settlement All About?
The FTC is sending refunds via PayPal to over 117,000 Ring customers who had specific Ring devices, like indoor cameras. This settlement also mandates that Ring delete any videos it shouldn't have and beef up its privacy and security program.
Is There a Claim Form for the Ring Settlement?
Good news! No need to fill out a claim form. The FTC has already identified eligible consumers and notified them via email. Might be a good idea to check yours 👀. Payments will be automatically sent through PayPal.
IMPORTANT: If you’ve received a notification, make sure to redeem your PayPal payment within 30 days to claim your refund.
How Much Money Will I Get from the Ring Camera Settlement?
The median refund is around $48 per customer (or about 5.4 Chipotle burritos 🌯), with some payments as high as $150. Check the FTC’s payment map to see how much refund money will be sent to recipients in each state.
How Did We Get Here?
In May 2023, the FTC filed a 20-page complaint against Ring, claiming it compromised customers’ privacy by letting employees and contractors have unrestricted access to private videos. Ring’s weak privacy safeguards also let hackers take control of customer accounts, cameras, and videos. One egregious example: an employee viewed thousands of private video recordings from female users' bathrooms and bedrooms over several months. This misconduct was only discovered when another employee raised the alarm 🚨.
Want More Information?
Head over to our full blog post on this to learn more…
Bottom Line
If you’re eligible for the Ring settlement, redeem your PayPal payment promptly. Rest easy knowing that privacy and security measures are being strengthened for your protection. 💪
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