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New CCTV Site In UK Pays People To Watch

Posted by timothy on from the people-to-watch-people dept.

pyrosine writes "Have you ever felt like being paid for watching live CCTV footage? The BBC are reporting CCTV site, 'Internet Eyes' is doing exactly that. Offering up to £1000 to people who report suspicious activity, the scheme seems an easy way to make money. Not everyone is pleased with the scheme though; the Information Commissioner's Office is worried it will lead to voyeurism or misuse, but what difference does it make when you can find said webcams with a simple Google search?"

2 of 214 comments (clear)

  1. Sounds strangely familiar by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Does this remind anyone else of the STASI practices in Eastern Germany of yore?

  2. Speaking as an exhibitionist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Dear Slashdot,

    I like to masturbate in a group of 3 to 4 men while we watch live CCTV footage of ourselves.

    Also, I have a small penis and a Macbook Air.

    Yours faithfully,

    Amorous Badger