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I think the word "spy" is problematic here because one might assume that the subject being spied on must be unaware of the fact, otherwise you no longer qualify

I think the word "spy" is problematic here because one might assume that the subject being spied on must be unaware of the fact, otherwise you no longer qualify as "being spied on".

Geisterde 3y ago
The government doesnt spy on its cotizens, because the citizens know they are being spied on?
- anp 3y ago
  I hate that states do this, but yeah it’s called “surveillance” when legitimized by norms, statute, and precedent.
  - pbhjpbhj 3y ago
    It's called surveillance _to_ legitimise it.