Mass Surveillance
/ˈmæs sərˈveɪ.ləns/
Definitions
- (n.) The extensive monitoring and collection of data, communications, or activities of large populations by state or private entities, often for security or intelligence purposes.
The government implemented mass surveillance to prevent terrorist activities.
Forms
- mass surveillance
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Commentary
Mass surveillance raises significant legal and ethical concerns related to privacy rights and due process, necessitating careful statutory and constitutional scrutiny.
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