Airbnb banning use of all indoor security cameras — but these devices still allowed

Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location.

In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in a Monday update on its policy.

Any violations of the revised policy will be investigated and the listing or account holder could potentially be removed from the platform, according to the home-share company. 

Previously, hosts have been able to use indoor security cameras within common areas of a property, like hallways and living rooms, as long as it was disclosed on the listing’s page before booking.

Cameras, however, were banned in areas such as bathrooms and bedrooms. 

“The update to this policy simplifies our approach and makes clear that security cameras are not allowed inside listings, regardless of their location, purpose or prior disclosure,” Airbnb said.