Airbnb prohibits indoor security cameras

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Global accommodation provider Airbnb has prohibited indoor security cameras in rental places to protect people's privacy, it has announced.

Airbnb previously allowed indoor cameras in common areas of listings, such as hallways and living rooms, as long as they were disclosed on the listing page before booking, clearly visible, and were not located in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms, it recalled in a press release on Monday.

"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," it added.

Juniper Downs, the head of community policy and partnerships in the firm, said the goal is to create new, clear rules that provide our community with greater clarity about what to expect on Airbnb.

"These changes were made in consultation with our guests, hosts and privacy experts, and we’ll continue to seek feedback to help ensure our policies work for our global community," she added.