eavesdropping

Eavesdropping refers to the act of secretly listening to private conversations without the knowledge of the participants. It can occur in various contexts, such as through surveillance techniques, listening devices, or simply being in the vicinity of a discussion. Eavesdropping is often associated with privacy violations and can occur in both personal relationships and professional settings. In the digital age, this includes unauthorized interception of electronic communications, which raises concerns about security and confidentiality. Overall, eavesdropping is an invasion of privacy that can have legal and ethical implications.