surveillance laws

Surveillance laws regulate how government agencies and others can monitor individuals' communications, activities, and data to protect privacy rights and prevent abuses. These laws specify what type of surveillance is permitted, under what circumstances, and often require lawful authorization such as warrants or court orders. They aim to balance security needs with privacy concerns, ensuring surveillance is justified, targeted, and transparent. Key regulations include the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches. Overall, surveillance laws establish legal boundaries to prevent unchecked monitoring and safeguard individual freedoms.