"In God We Trust; All Others Who Enter This Store Are Subject to Survei" by Karen A. Springer

Article Title

In God We Trust; All Others Who Enter This Store Are Subject to Surveillance

Authors

Karen A. Springer, Indiana University School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

12-1995

Publication Citation

48 Federal Communications Law Journal 187 (1995)

Abstract

Until recently, Americans could enjoy a quiet conversation over a doughnut and a cup of coffee with the knowledge that the conversation was indeed private. Dramatically, the illusion broke: the "walls have ears" at some Dunkin' Donuts shops in the form of hidden microphones. Employees and management actually listened to customers' "coffee talk." This Note analyzes the requirements of Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and concludes that the surreptitious recording of customers' oral communications violates the spirit and letter of the Act.

Recommended Citation

Springer, Karen A. (1995) "In God We Trust; All Others Who Enter This Store Are Subject to Surveillance," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 48: Iss. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol48/iss1/8

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