CRIM 330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Gambling, Misdemeanor, Telephone Tapping
9 Apr 2020
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Electronic surveillance and the intereption fo priate communications. 1880, it was a misdemeanour in canada to intercept telecommunications but no prosecutions for such an offence as the intent of the legislation was likely to protect the private property of the bell telephone company. English common law, public nuisance offence to eavesdrop. Canadian courts did not recognize a common law right to privacy in this area. Increased concern over the use of wiretap equipment by the police and private individuals. Halved a ,000 fine for a person convicted of keeping a common betting house. 1967, public inquiry was held in bc into allegations that rival unions were bugging one another"s conventions. Car sales firms were bugging booths (so they could determine how much people were prepared to pay for a car) Partners and spouses were hiring private detectives to record conversations. Health clubs listening in on client conversations to improve their sales pitch.
