http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/06/26/police-emergency-wiretaps.html
Apparently the BC provincial court has ruled non warranted wiretaps can not be secret and the person being tapped must be informed..
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The 2008 ruling found that secrecy and lack of oversight surrounding warrantless wiretaps violated Charter of Rights and Freedoms protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Tom Caverly says his officers have been forced to adjust to the new rules, but finds the notification requirement just "makes sense."
"I mean all we're really doing is being accountable for our actions, and letting that individual know … 'Hey … by the way, we were intercepting your private communication.'""
ummm soo...... are criminals really that dumb that they would still pick up the phone and say stuff?
Apparently the BC provincial court has ruled non warranted wiretaps can not be secret and the person being tapped must be informed..
"
The 2008 ruling found that secrecy and lack of oversight surrounding warrantless wiretaps violated Charter of Rights and Freedoms protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Tom Caverly says his officers have been forced to adjust to the new rules, but finds the notification requirement just "makes sense."
"I mean all we're really doing is being accountable for our actions, and letting that individual know … 'Hey … by the way, we were intercepting your private communication.'""
ummm soo...... are criminals really that dumb that they would still pick up the phone and say stuff?