dataveillance
World English Dictionary
dataveillance (ˈdeɪtəˌveɪləns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the surveillance of a person's activities by studying the data trail created by actions such as credit card purchases, mobile phone calls, and internet use | |
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| Main Entry: | dataveillance |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | surveillance of a person's activities through electronic data; the use of personal data systems to monitor individuals |
| Etymology: | 1988; blend of data + surveillance |
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