Nevertheless, after Andrew Barker from New Zealand used his professional IT security skills to detect the camera hidden in the house in Cork, his family advised other travelers to learn how to scan networks for covert devices.Īirbnb acquires last-minute hotel booking app HotelTonight “Airbnb policies strictly prohibit hidden cameras in listings and we take reports of any violations extremely seriously.” “The safety and privacy of our community – both online and offline – is our priority,” Airbnb said in a statement following the Ireland incident. Airbnb insists negative experiences during stays are extremely rare. Of course, these are likely isolated incidents and Airbnb says it has taken action, investigated and apologized where appropriate. That follows claims of several other secret camera discoveries, which were reported last month by The Atlantic magazine. In the most recent, a family from New Zealand discovered a hidden camera livestreaming from a property they were renting in Cork, Ireland. Sometimes that extra dimension is delightful – a unique place to stay in a cool neighborhood, or the chance to experience life like a local.īut lately, there have been a few incidents where the extra dimension is downright creepy. Airbnbs have changed the way we vacation, offering accommodation that adds a whole new dimension to travel.
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