# Google Nest Cam privacy rating

Google's indoor and outdoor security cameras and video doorbells, managed in the Google Home app, with optional cloud video history through a Google subscription.

## Summary

Google Nest Cam scores 10 out of 100 (grade F) on the security cameras criteria. It partly meets independent audit. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://store.google.com/category/nest_cams
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Web
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Security cameras](https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/)
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- Grade: F (10/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The Exodus report finds Google Firebase Analytics in the Google Home app, and the Play data safety listing declares collection of app interactions and diagnostics for analytics. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | No | Google keeps camera video, audio and sensor readings out of ad personalization, but other Google Home and Assistant interactions may be used for personalized ads. | https://safety.google/products/nest/ |
| Independent audit | Partial | Google publishes short summaries of third-party security validations for each Nest camera, not full audit reports. | https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/10231940 |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/google-nest-cam/
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