Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties.

The changes to the company’s policy will come into effect at the end of next month.

The online rental platform says the move aims to simplify its rules on security cameras and prioritise the privacy of guests, after many Airbnb users have voiced concerns about the use of indoor surveillance cameras.

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.