Digital surveillance

Definition

Digital surveillance involves the monitoring and collection of individuals' online activities, communications, and data by governments, corporations, or other entities. This practice raises concerns regarding privacy rights, self-determination, and the freedom to exchange ideas without undue oversight.

Related terms

Privacy Rights: The claim of individuals to control or influence what information related to them may be collected and stored, and by whom and to whom that information may be disclosed.

Self: Determination - The principle that individuals have the right to freely choose their own path in life without coercion or undue external interference, including in the digital realm.

Freedom of Ideas: The freedom to think independently and express one's thoughts without censorship or restraint from government or other powers, essential for democratic societies