electronic surveillance

• Einsatz elektronischer Geräte wie Kameras, Mikrofone oder Überwachungssysteme zur Beobachtung von Personen, Orten oder Kommunikation, oft zu Sicherheits- oder Ermittlungszwecken.

The use of electronic devices such as cameras, microphones, or tracking systems to monitor people, places, or communications, often for security or investigative purposes.

1. Monitoring via electronic devicesB2formal

   The use of electronic devices, such as cameras, microphones, or computer software, to monitor or record the activities of people or groups.

   Elektronische Überwachung

   • The government agency conducted electronic surveillance on suspected criminals.
   • Electronic surveillance is often used in corporate security to prevent data theft.
   • The debate focused on the balance between privacy and electronic surveillance.

2. Legal or illegal observationC1formal

   The act of secretly observing or listening to communications using technology, often for law enforcement or intelligence purposes.

   Elektronische Überwachung

   • The court issued a warrant for electronic surveillance of the suspect's phone.
   • Electronic surveillance without a warrant is considered illegal in many countries.
   • The company was accused of conducting electronic surveillance on its employees.