Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties
Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties.
The online rental platform says the move aims to simplify its rules on security cameras and prioritise the privacy of guests.
Airbnb users have previously voiced concerns about the use of indoor surveillance cameras.
"As the majority of listings on Airbnb do not report having a security camera, this update is expected to impact a smaller subset of listings on the platform," she added.
Airbnb's current rules allow the use of security cameras in common areas such as living rooms and hallways, as long as the location of the equipment is made clear on the property's listing.
The updated policy also bans the use of outdoor cameras that point inside properties.
Airbnb does not allow surveillance cameras to be placed in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.
The new rules will still allow the use of doorbell cameras and noise monitors in common areas.
Airbnb said it seeks to balance the need for hosts to be able to monitor the security of their property and be aware of issues such as unauthorised parties while prioritising the privacy of guests.
The announcement comes just over a week after US comedy show Saturday Night Live aired a spoof Airbnb advert which included a joke about a camera being hidden in a toilet.