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Reason
Joe Lancaster

Ring Drops Controversial Partner After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

Ring, the Amazon-owned company that makes video doorbells and other home security devices, aired its first Super Bowl ad this year. As Reason reported, the commercial's intent was to advertise a new feature, but it caused a backlash given the company's track record of privacy violations.

Within days, Ring announced it would terminate its partnership with Flock Safety, which makes products like automated license plate readers that are used by law enforcement. The move is a rare win for data privacy.

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