Ring says its new encryption limits what it can give police

Key Points:

• Ring is introducing a new encryption method called TAKE (Throw Away the Key Encryption) to protect users' video footage by limiting Amazon's cloud access while maintaining smart features like AI-powered video search and alerts.
• TAKE uses unique, rotating encryption keys every five minutes, which Ring stores temporarily and deletes within 24 hours, giving users greater control over their videos compared to traditional cloud encryption.
• Unlike end-to-end encryption (E2EE), TAKE allows Ring limited access to encrypted footage for up to 24 hours to enable cloud-based features, but restricts law enforcement access to only non-video data and encrypted files.
• TAKE is built on the open Messaging Layer Security standard and manages keys within a secure AWS Nitro Enclave, with no persistent storage or employee access, aiming to balance privacy, security, and functionality.
• The feature will roll out starting in September for all Ring customers, regardless of subscription status, amid ongoing privacy scrutiny related to Ring’s partnerships with law enforcement and AI-powered features.