(Gray News) – Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras starting April 30.
Cameras were previously allowed in common areas like hallways and living rooms as long as they were disclosed on the listing page before booking, clearly visible and not located in places like bedrooms or bathrooms.
“Our goal was to create new, clear rules that provide our community with greater clarity about what to expect on Airbnb. These changes were made in consultation with our guests, Hosts and privacy experts, and we’ll continue to seek feedback to help ensure our policies work for our global community,” Juniper Downs, Airbnb’s head of community policy and partnerships, said in a blog post.
Airbnb’s new policy now prohibits the use of security cameras indoors and anywhere you would expect privacy, like a sauna or outdoor shower.
Hosts will be required to disclose the presence and location of any outdoor security camera on the listing page.
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