Overview

• Airbnb announces a global ban on indoor security cameras in all listings, effective April 30, 2024.
• The policy update follows concerns over privacy violations and aims to simplify regulations on surveillance devices.
• Outdoor security cameras and noise decibel monitors remain permissible, with required disclosure to guests before booking.
• The majority of Airbnb listings do not have security cameras, impacting only a small subset of properties.
• Violations of the new policy will be investigated, with potential consequences including removal of listings or accounts.