How do I tell if my office is bugged?

Sagz_2

PROLIANT wrote: »

Oh here we go with the attitude, well having been involved in installing covert surveillance equipment and understanding the "LAW" surrounding the subject, unless you have a clearly visible notice situated on the premises that you using recording devices and more so "hidden" recording devices then you are breaching the DPA and will get fined - heavily. - FACT!

I don't dispute that - what we don't know is IF the office is bugged at all, FACT


Hows the stopping smoking going?

PROLIANT

Norbertsmum wrote: »

I don't dispute that - what we don't know is IF the office is bugged at all, FACT


Hows the stopping smoking going?

Well read back a few post's and you will find that i did say "if" you find a bug device then....

PROLIANT

PROLIANT wrote: »

Well read back a few post's and you will find that i did say "if" you find a bug device then....

Havent quit smoking yet, planned quit date is around May.

MX5huggy

Come up with some outrageous statement, like his wife is sleeping with your sister or somthing. (I dont like this one but you get the idea) Make sure everyone in the office knows what you are up to. then send youself a letter saying what you are doing don't open this letter ever! then make your satement in the office, if sparks fly you know he is bugging you.

brightonman123

would one of those electrical circuit testers help, at all? (used for finding hidden wires in walls, to avoid getting zapped when drilling, etc..)

(add-on: maybe a mobile phone would buzz, near electrical sources too?)

or, do a reverse brain game on the boss, and order loads of stuff in his name to the office, or maybe just a spycam brochure, or get a sales rep round to measure up.. he will then have to deny it and face awkward questions when something gets found later, or come clean!

PROLIANT

Or get the office slag to seduce him and get a photo with his pants around ankles?

Only joking - sorry.

CHR15

I had a job advert forwarded to me.
Pay wasn't particularly great but I did think it would be an interesting job.

I won't give out all the partculars but it was working for the Police.

Principal Technical Support Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide specialist technical surveillance support to xxxxxxxx Operational policing activities in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and Part III of Police Act 1997.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Carry out Technical feasibility studies and risk assessments for deployment of covert surveillance equipment within a variety of different operational scenarios and locations.

2. Prepare reports and advise investigating officers on results of feasibility studies.

3. Deployment, maintenance and recovery of surveillance equipment. This work may be carried out in adverse conditions and in stressful work environments.

4. The establishment and maintenance of RF Links and IP networks for the transmission of product obtained from covert equipment.

5. The programming and maintenance of computer and digital recording systems used to support technical surveillance operations.

6. The recovery, copying, editing, decoding and enhancement of media products from covert installations. Prepare reports and statements of evidence and attend court as a witness as necessary to support court cases

7. The maintenance and electrical testing of equipment ensuring its operational availability and safety at all times.

8. Design and build bespoke electronic circuits to enhance the units equipment capability. Design and build hides and props for equipment concealment.

9. Maintain and document your workload using the Technical Support Unit database, including the management of requests for equipment and responsibility for its provision and return.

10. Comply with Health and Safety Legislation and advise equipment users as necessary to ensure risks are minimized.

11. Attend operational and development courses, exhibitions and conferences to maintain professional knowledge. To advise on the purchase and use of technical equipment and developing techniques.

Sirbendy

what advantages would it give bugging the office?

If someone bugged mine, they'd find out we spend a lot of time working while talking about anything at all, occasional rubber band wars, occasional complaining about utter incompetents in the building (including some management), and the occasional whipping.

If I was bugged..i think the term is "bothered"..:)

Reggie_Rebel

Pay (c)rap music very loud. If he is bugging you he'll turn them off within an hour

vaio

PROLIANT wrote: »

……….well having been involved in installing covert surveillance equipment and understanding the "LAW" surrounding the subject, unless you have a clearly visible notice situated on the premises that you using recording devices and more so "hidden" recording devices then you are breaching the DPA and will get fined - heavily. - FACT!

Nah, DPA only applies to how the recordings are examined after the event, RIPA does cover it (possibly) but only applies to public bodies and not private employers.

There is maybe a Human rights argument about the right to privacy but there is case law that ruled that covert filming of an employer at his home was justified because it confirmed suspected dishonesty on his part (fiddling his timesheets, for which he was sacked)

It seems the generally held view is that the employers right to protect against suspected dishonesty overrides any possible rights the employees might have