Operation Tempora

Operation Tempora was a secret British government program that, starting in 2009, involved collecting and analyzing large amounts of internet and phone data from around the world. Managed by the UK's intelligence agency GCHQ, it aimed to monitor potential security threats and gather intelligence on international communications. The program used advanced technology to store vast quantities of data for analysis, often without individuals’ knowledge. Operation Tempora was part of broader global surveillance efforts, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties, and it was disclosed through leaks by whistleblower Edward Snowden in 2013.