Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras in rental properties

This might make Airbnb renters rest easier — on Monday, the company announced a policy change that will globally prohibit hosts from using security cameras inside the properties they’re renting.

The rule, which will be

, comes as an attempt by the San Francisco-based online rental platform to “simplify” its policies and provide a more comprehensive understanding for the use of security cameras.

Prior to the change, Airbnb allowed cameras to be placed in the…