{"id":275288,"date":"2024-03-12T07:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=328012"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:56:50","slug":"does-airbnb-care-about-user-privacy-this-is-their-new-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/does-airbnb-care-about-user-privacy-this-is-their-new-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Airbnb care about user privacy? This is their new policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Airbnb<\/strong> has <a href=\"https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/an-update-on-our-policy-on-security-cameras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">announced<\/a> a significant update to its privacy policy, which will take effect on April 30, <strong>prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras<\/strong> by hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Airbnb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/5131db10-9b31-11e6-9502-00163ec9f5fa\/1913313315\/airbnb-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Airbnb<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new measure seeks to <strong>prioritize the privacy of tenants<\/strong> and responds to several incidents where <strong>guests discovered hidden cameras in their accommodations<\/strong>. Previously, Airbnb allowed the installation of cameras in common areas as long as guests were informed and they were placed in plain sight, except in bedrooms and bathrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/3061?irgwc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">new policy<\/a>, indoor cameras are completely prohibited, while <strong>outdoor cameras are subject to stricter regulations<\/strong>. Hosts must disclose the presence and location of any outdoor camera before guests make a reservation. Additionally, these cameras cannot monitor indoor spaces or private outdoor areas such as showers or saunas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Camara-de-interior-120324-1024x576-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The update also addresses the use of <strong>decibel monitors<\/strong> to detect parties, which Airbnb banned in 2022. Hosts must disclose these devices in their listings. <strong>Juniper Downs<\/strong>, Airbnb&#8217;s Head of Community Policy and Partnerships, confirmed to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/3\/11\/24097107\/airbnb-indoor-security-camera-ban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">The Verge<\/a><\/strong> that the changes have been made <strong>after consulting guests, hosts, and privacy experts<\/strong>, and that the company will continue to gather feedback to adjust its policies to the needs of its global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosts have until the end of April to remove indoor security cameras. If an indoor camera is reported after the deadline, <strong>Airbnb will investigate and may take action<\/strong>, such as removing the listing or even the host&#8217;s account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Airbnb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/5131db10-9b31-11e6-9502-00163ec9f5fa\/1913313315\/airbnb-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Airbnb<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.en.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airbnb has announced a significant update to its privacy policy, which will take effect on April 30, prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras by hosts. 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