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Editorial
Danger on the Doorstep—Doorbell Cams and Privacy
Newsweek
24 Feb 2026
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Abstract
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, one of the biggest developments has been the release of footage from her Google Nest doorbell camera. This digital evidence provided investigators with information about the suspect’s backpack, holster and gloves. While the data release raises hopes that Mrs. Guthrie will be returned home safely, it also raises broader concerns about consumer privacy, as Google possessed the data even though Guthrie did not subscribe to its services. This revelation highlights the importance of understanding how home digital devices collect, store and use our data as well as the need for technology companies to fully explain their practices—in layman’s terms—that enable consumers to make informed decisions.
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- Title
- Danger on the Doorstep—Doorbell Cams and Privacy
- Creators
- Elise R Garber - Drexel University, Thomas R. Kline School of LawGail Gottehrer
- Publication Details
- Newsweek
- Resource Type
- Editorial
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- Other Identifier
- 991022161140504721