Surveillance Camera Hack Raises Legal Risk of Digital Device Use

A recent hack into a massive collection of security camera data from Verkada Inc. shows the cyber and privacy-related vulnerabilities of digital devices that could give way to lawsuits and government enforcement actions.

Advocacy groups like the American Civil Liberties Union have raised privacy and security concerns over the proliferation of digital surveillance devices, from Amazon.com Inc.'s Ring home security cameras to camera-equipped planes used by law enforcement. It’s put pressure on the makers and users of such devices, which could be found in violation of federal or state laws meant to protect consumers and their privacy.

The Verkada hack ...