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18/03/2024

Airbnb's Indoor Camera Ban: Privacy Gains, Kenyan Regulations Clash

Vacation rental giant Airbnb has made a bold move, implementing a global ban on indoor surveillance cameras within all listed properties. This decision prioritizes guest privacy, but questions arise regarding its compatibility with recent Kenyan regulations focused on security in short-term rentals.

Key Points
- Shifting Policy: Airbnb aims for clearer rules and addresses rising privacy concerns. No more indoor cameras, even if previously disclosed.
- Enhanced Privacy: Guests may feel more comfortable and choose Airbnb due to increased privacy assurances.
- Kenyan Challenge: Recent Kenyan regulations aimed to improve safety after the recent surge in tragic incidents involving female guests at Kenyan Airbnbs, required CCTV use. This creates a direct policy conflict for hosts.
- The Debate: The ban highlights the ongoing tension between privacy and security in the industry. Will Kenya and Airbnb find a middle ground?

Vacation rental giant Airbnb has implemented a worldwide ban on indoor surveillance cameras inside its listed properties. This decision marks a significant

19/02/2024

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21/11/2023

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20/11/2023

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19/11/2023

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17/11/2023

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17/11/2023

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16/11/2023

Apple May Finally Embrace RCS in 2024

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15/11/2023

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Liquid C2, Google Partner to Bring Google’s Cloud and Security Technologies to African Businesses

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13/11/2023

Google’s Generative AI Comes to Search in Africa

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10/11/2023

Sony’s PS5 Sales Soar to 46.6 Million Units

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Netizens Report Telegram is Experiencing Intermittent Loss in Kenya

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Neon Ultra Review: Kenya’s First Locally Assembled Smartphone – Who is it For?

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08/11/2023

KRA Targets Airbnb Hosts in Tax Compliance Drive

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08/11/2023

The Power of Inclusion: Women Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change in Car Racing

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07/11/2023

itel to Unveil Flagship itel S23+ in Kenya For Kshs. 22,400

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07/11/2023

MultiChoice Invites Innovative Climate-Change Solutions to Enter 2024 Earthshot Prize

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07/11/2023

ChatGPT Now Has Over 100 Million Weekly Active Users

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06/11/2023

The True Cost of Ridesharing: Uber and Bolt

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04/11/2023

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