electronic surveillance

Provides varying perspectives on issues related to espionage and intelligence, such as the extent of intelligence gathering, the intelligence being gathered on United States citizens, how technology is affecting intelligence gathering and should the government prosecute those who leak the nations secrets.

A paranoid and personally-secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered.

Looks at Edward Snowden who exposed the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government.

Contains an investigative report by "Washington Post" reporter Robert O'Harrow, Jr. that uncovers the links between current trends in surveillance technologies, information profiling, and its ties to the U.S. government through anti-terror initiatives.

Reveals how major corporations are planning to place small radio frequency identification devices into all consumer products in order to track trends, movements, and consumer practices, and argues that these devices will further limit personal freedoms and lead to an over-watched society.

Chronicles the evolution of counterintelligence operations conducted by the FBI from Franklin Roosevelt to George W. Bush, and argues the notion that FBI culture changed from "reactive" to "proactive" law enforcement after 9/11 is a myth.

Examines modern electronic tools used in surveillance involving federal agencies, private security, defense, and espionage, including wiretapping, other listening devices, satellite cameras, and other visual spying devices.

Explores the realities and implications of a world in which anyone can find information on a person's health, life, business, and family through computer technology.

Patrick Davis, dealing with the collapse of his Hollywood dreams and an unhappy wife, is made aware by videos that are sent to his house and e-mails that his every move is being documented, and when he receives an offer to make all of his trouble go away, he takes it, but soon finds out that making problems disappear is not as easy as it seems and he has to outwit his unseen opponents if he is going to come out ahead.

Discusses equipment and technology used by spies, including satellites, cameras, lie detectors, listening devices, and more.