This data creates an incredibly intimate profile of your life. And that profile, if sold to insurers or data brokers, could be used to raise your home insurance rates ("frequent late-night activity detected") or even deny you a job.
In the last decade, the home security camera has evolved from a niche gadget for the wealthy into a standard household appliance. From doorbell cameras that catch package thieves to pan-tilt-zoom indoor cameras that let you check on your pets, the global market for these devices is booming. According to industry reports, one in five American households now owns a video doorbell, and the numbers are climbing rapidly. This data creates an incredibly intimate profile of
But as these unblinking eyes multiply—on porches, in living rooms, and across backyards—a complex and uncomfortable question arises: From doorbell cameras that catch package thieves to