Amazon’s Ring division has introduced a new encryption standard called TAKE (Throw Away the Key Encryption), which will be the default setting for video encryption and user control in its cloud features. According to Ring, this standard allows the company to protect user privacy without relying on end-to-end encryption, which can limit certain functionalities such as video search, video description, and shared access with trusted users [https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/ring-introduces-a-new-encryption-standard-makes-it-the-default-for-cloud-features/].

The TAKE standard employs a rotating set of encryption keys temporarily stored in the cloud, accessible only by Ring to enable active user-requested features. These keys are deleted within 24 hours after the request is fulfilled. This approach enables Ring to temporarily decrypt and process users’ videos to provide cloud-based features like Smart Alerts, which notify users of detected people, vehicles, or packages within the camera’s field of view. Ring asserts that with TAKE, it can deliver intelligent features while ensuring that users retain sole control over their video encryption keys. The company plans to gradually roll out TAKE to customers starting in September, with the option for users to manually select end-to-end encryption instead.

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