Bus commuters in cities across the US have likely grown used to surveillance cameras recording their every move, but may not realize that microphones are also becoming more prevalent. An increasing number of transit companies are investing in security systems capable of recording passenger conversations, and in doing so have raised significant privacy concerns. Wired is today reporting on one popular choice, the RoadRecorder 7000, which combines both audio and video recording in one package.
You're being watched (and listened to)
Fears of eavesdropping have surrounded this particular IP-connected system since it's remotely accessible via the web. Typically between four and six camera/mic combinations are installed in each bus, giving...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/10/3752318/microphone-surveillance-public-buses
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