Amazon class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition feature (techcrunch.com)

• Class action filed June 2, 2026 in Seattle
• Alleges non-consensual collection of facial recognition data
• Amazon cites encryption and 30-day deletion policy

"Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt filed a class action lawsuit in Seattle against Amazon's Ring, alleging that the Familiar Faces feature stores facial recognition data of passersby without consent. The feature launched December 2025 after opt-in, but critics say non-users are not informed. Amazon previously settled FTC allegations over improper video access."