Surveillance Overreach

Surveillance Overreach refers to the excessive or invasive monitoring of individuals or groups by government agencies, corporations, or other entities, often without appropriate legal justification or oversight. This concept encompasses a range of practices, including mass data collection, intrusive surveillance technologies, and the monitoring of personal activities, communications, and behaviors. Surveillance overreach raises significant ethical and legal concerns regarding privacy rights, civil liberties, and the potential for abuse of power. The term highlights the tension between security measures aimed at protecting society and the fundamental rights of individuals, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in surveillance practices.