Gizmodo iconGizmodoAug 26, 2026

Ring Says Its New Encryption System Could Make It Harder for Police to Access Videos

The new default system deletes Ring's copy of encryption keys after 24 hours, limiting what the company can turn over to law enforcement.

Ring Says Its New Encryption System Could Make It Harder for Police to Access Videos

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The new default system deletes Ring's copy of encryption keys after 24 hours, limiting what the company can turn over to law enforcement.

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