Counter Surveillance

Counter Surveillance is a broad term used to describe various methods of counter-surveillance. Counter Surveillance refers to actions taken to deter, detect or disrupt covert surveillance, which can include passive surveillance or active surveillance, but is often combined with other tactics.

The most obvious forms of counter surveillance are passive surveillance and active surveillance. Passive surveillance involves monitoring activities performed by a third party without the awareness of the subject. For instance, a company could place a camera at its entrance or a number of employees walking past while performing work. However, if a subject were to notice this, it would be easy to track them. Active surveillance, on the other hand, involves watching the activity of another party or a subject that is not involved with the counter surveillance process.

While both forms of counter surveillance might sound similar in their purpose, they actually have different ways of achieving their intended purpose. Passive surveillance requires a simple observation and recording of an activity without the subject ever knowing about it. On the other hand, active surveillance requires the use of more complicated methods to capture the action, such as a video camera or GPS tracking. While active surveillance is generally considered to be more effective, passive surveillance is also useful for conducting counter-surveillance.

Covert surveillance is often used in criminal cases or civil matters and involves techniques like: eavesdropping, infiltration, planting, and the recording of telephone conversations or messages sent through the mail. These techniques are often used for law enforcement purposes, such as trying to find evidence of a crime. It is important to note that the use of these techniques is controversial; as stated before, their legality is controversial. In some states, laws exist that prohibit the use of these types of techniques for privacy purposes.

Passive surveillance requires surveillance without the subject knowing about it. There are many times when the use of active surveillance is more efficient. For example, in the case of a mail order business, if a courier uses hidden cameras, a subject may never know that they were being watched. This type of covert surveillance is commonly used by businesses for their own security measures. Also, if an individual is using mail order companies to send and receive packages, a surreptitious camera can be inserted into the package. This type of covert surveillance can also be used for businesses that are shipping and receiving packages, for example, which makes it possible to see if packages are being delivered properly.

Covert surveillance is not always illegal and can be used legally in many situations. However, the legalities involved in counter-surveillance can be difficult to determine, especially if there is doubt as to whether the activities would be considered legal or unethical. For example, some surveillance techniques, such as spying on a spouse or employer, might be considered against the law, while passive surveillance is probably the easiest to defend against.

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