Ottawa airport wired with microphones to record travellers’ conversations

Ian MacLeod
ottawacitizen.com
June 16, 2012

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.

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This article was posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 8:40 am

Tags: domestic spying, technology, terrorism

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