says the province needs to “create guardrails” around vape detectors in provincial high schools after one school board installed devices that include noise detection., Global News revealed that six public high schools in Brampton and Mississauga have installed devices in student washrooms that are capable of detecting both vapour odour and loud noises, with alerts being sent to the administrator’s office.
“It’s a function that captures and notifies the school administration of loud sounds, which could mean that students are in need of assistance,” it said.Privacy experts have raised concerns, however, that the audio-capturing capabilities of the devices could breach student privacy in what is otherwise considered a private space.
While Lecce defended the use of vape detectors in publicly funded high school washrooms, he acknowledged the government might need to take a closer look at which devices are installed. “Obviously our expectation is full compliance with privacy laws and I know school boards in good faith would do that,” Lecce said.
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