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BIG BROTHER TO THE NORTH- CANADA WIRES AIRPORT TO EAVESDROP ON CONVERSATIONS

chessNwine Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:59pm EST 1 Comment

 

Sophisticated cameras and microphones will put passengers at the Ottawa airport under greater scrutiny than ever before.

Sophisticated cameras and microphones will put passengers at the Ottawa airport under greater scrutiny than ever before.

Photograph by: Mike Carroccetto , The Ottawa Citizen

OTTAWA — Sections of the Ottawa airport are now wired with microphones that can eavesdrop on travellers’ conversations.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is nearing completion of a $500,000 upgrade of old video cameras used to monitor its new “customs controlled areas,” including the primary inspection area for arriving international passengers.

As part of the work, the agency is introducing audio-monitoring equipment as well.

Read more:http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Ottawa+airport+wired+with+microphones+Border+Services+prepares+record+travellers+conversations/6788759/story.html#ixzz1y4Rnnyk4

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One comment

  1. Yogi and Boo Boo
    Yogi and Boo Boo
    June 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Kinda creepy, no?

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