SMRTR TechFeb 11, 2026Ars Technica

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

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Google recovered doorbell camera video from a high-profile abduction case nine days after it was supposedly deleted, revealing that "expired" Nest videos may remain accessible in backend systems despite users only getting three hours of free storage. This raises questions about Google's actual data retention practices beyond stated policies.

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