Amazon, with its Key for Business system now installed on thousands of homes in the United States, allows couriers to place shipments inside buyers' homes. The company is working to increase the number of homes covered by the system, despite concerns about the system's privacy.
According to the Associated Press , Amazon wants to encourage citizens to install the Key for Business system with free installation incentive plans and even offering 100-dollar gift cards. This system prevents items from being dropped in front of the door, which poses a risk of theft or damage to equipment.
In 2018, Amazon piloted the Key for Business system. This system, unlike the similar system previously introduced by the company, is installed by building managers. They also have no responsibility to report this to the occupants of the building. As a result, security and privacy concerns have been raised that could pose a problem for Amazon.
Ashkan Soltani, a privacy researcher who was previously Barack Obama's top technology adviser, says any device connected to the Internet can be hacked. Amazon is no exception, and malicious agents can gain access to people's homes by accessing the system.
Despite these concerns, Amazon is still working to increase the number of buildings equipped with its system. The company wants to work with building managers as easily as possible to install this system for maximum homes. It is unknown at this time what the total number of Key for Business installations in the United States will be.
With the help of this system, in addition to faster and safer delivery, Amazon can have a significant advantage over competitors. Since building managers are unlikely to be willing to install multiple similar systems at entrances, the exclusive use of Key for Business will naturally encourage users to buy more from the Amazon Store.
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