The 180

Are Canadians learning to accept the surveillance society?

New documents from Canada's privacy commissioner show that, every year, the government makes more than a million requests to Canadian telecom companies for private customer data. Chantal Bernier says too much access is granted without warrants, and she wants to know what the government is really looking for. But are Canadians actually concerned? Kevin Haggerty studies the rise of surveillance as part...

New documents from Canada's privacy commissioner show that, every year, the government makes more than a million requests to Canadian telecom companies for private customer data. Chantal Bernier says too much access is granted without warrants, and she wants to know what the government is really looking for. But are Canadians actually concerned?

Kevin Haggerty studies the rise of surveillance as part of everyday life, and is co-author of the new book "Transparent Lives: Surveillance in Canada". He tells Jim that he has noticed a 180 on society's acceptance of surveillance.