Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
/ˈfɔrən ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns ˌsɜːrˈveɪləns ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1978 that regulates government surveillance and intelligence collection activities targeting foreign powers and their agents within the United States for national security purposes.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act establishes procedures for electronic surveillance and collection of foreign intelligence information.
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- foreign intelligence surveillance act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as FISA, this statute outlines strict judicial oversight via the FISA court to balance national security interests with individual privacy rights.
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