I just came across this article on our disappearing privacy. Does this sort of thing trouble you (as it does me) or are you unperturbed?
How would you like to drink a beer with Big Brother? Starting some time within the next six months, some patrons in the Vancouver area in Canada will be doing just that.
Last week, 35 bars and nightclubs belonging to an organization called Barwatch voted to make mandatory the use of a computerized network to track detailed information about their patrons. Customers will be forced to allow their pictures to be taken and combined with personally identifiable information before being allowed inside. It even will allow participating businesses to access criminal records.
This information will be shared among every other business tied into the system, as well as with law enforcement. It is also possible that the information could be sold to market research companies.
For the whole article go to:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/newsletter/archives/1003/14.php
I would completely avoid those bars. I agree with the fact that the idea is noble, but it will most likely garner more junk advertising than catching underage drinkers, or criminals. These bars are killing their own business.
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