Airbnb's New Security Camera Rules To Come Into Effect From April 30: All You Need To Know
Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world. The company said it is seeking to ¡°simplify¡¯ its security camera policy.
Airbnb has said that it is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world. According to Airbnb, the policy change will take effect April 30.
The company said it is seeking to ¡°simplify¡± its security camera policy while prioritizing privacy.
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Why Airbnb banned security cameras
¡°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 statement on Monday.
"Our goal was to create new, clear rules that provide our community with greater clarity about what to expect on Airbnb," he added.
Where cameras are still allowed
Airbnb had allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas, as long as the locations of the cameras were disclosed on the listings page. Under the new policy, hosts will still be allowed to use doorbell cameras and noise-decibel monitors, which are only allowed in common spaces.
Hosts will be required to disclose the locations of any outdoor security cameras, which can't monitor areas such as outdoor showers or saunas, Airbnb said in the post.
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Airbnb expects the policy update to impact a small number of hosts because the majority of its listings do not report having indoor security cameras.
Airbnb in India
Airbnb which was founded in 2007 launched its operations in India in 2016. Currently, the peer-to-peer renting platform has listings from over a hundred Indian cities.
Recently, the platform said that in 2023, women hosts in India, constituting nearly 30% of the country¡¯s Airbnb hosting community, have been instrumental in creating unique guest experiences.
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Indian women hosts collectively earned over ?200 crores in 2023, showcasing the profound impact of women in stimulating local economies and supporting community growth. These women not only offer exceptional experiences to travellers but also empower others by creating job opportunities, especially for those in underserved communities.
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