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But this policy may struggle to address the camera problem at large, as the company has already required hosts to disclose the indoor cameras, and guests have sometimes reported hidden and undisclosed cameras.

The new rules also require hosts to disclose to guests whether they are using noise decibel monitors or outdoor cameras before guests book.

“This just emphasizes the fact that surveillance always gives a huge amount of power to whoever controls the camera system,” says Fox Cahn. “When it's used in a property you're renting, whether it's a landlord or an Airbnb, it's ripe for abuse.”

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[–] AlmostDefective@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)

About fucking time. I refuse to stay in an Airbnb because of their camera policies.

[–] damndotcommie@lemmy.basedcount.com 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If everyone did that, we wouldn't need these laws. But alas, the general public doesn't seem to give enough fucks about their own privacy to change things on their own.

Edit: Guess it isn't a law, but their policy. Same principle applies.