Man may have to pay neighbour £100k because Ring Doorbell causes ‘harassment’ and ‘broke data laws’
And yesterday, Judge Melissa Clarke concluded that Mr Woodard had breached the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as General Data Protection Regulation.
In her ruling, she said the images and audio files of Dr Fairhurst captured on the Ring devices were classed as the doctor’s personal data.Following the hearing, the devastated homeowner said he was “extremely disappointed and shocked” by the verdict. According to the MailOnline, he had bought the devices “in good faith” in order to protect his property and vehicles.
He said: “To now be told these are harassment devices feels like a joke and I myself feel like I am being harassed.The landmark ruling is believed to be first of its kind in the UK and could set a precedent for the estimated 100,000 owners of the Ring smart doorbell nationally. Amazon, who distribute the Ring devices, have since advised owners to ensure people know they are being filmed by putting Ring stickers on their door or windows.We pay for your stories!
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