This put the data “at risk of harm from unnecessary access,” according to the FTC.
Amazon said in a blog postthat it disagrees with the FTC’s claims and denies violating the law.
“We take our responsibilities to our customers and their families very seriously,” Amazon said.
Ring, which wasacquired by Amazonin 2018, sells video doorbells, indoor and outdoor cameras andhome securityservices.
It has long been criticized for its privacy practices, includingsharing doorbell footage with police departmentsacross the US.
The employee wasn’t stopped until another employee discovered the misconduct," the FTC alleges.
In 20 instances, the hackers maintained access to customer devices for over a month.
“In many instances, the bad actors were not just passively viewing customers' sensitive video data.
Ring’s statementlikewise disagreed with the FTC’s claims.
