Wiretapping

usgb/ˈwaɪərtæpɪŋ/
noun

The activity of secretly listening to or recording someone's telephone or internet conversation for the purpose of getting information.

The court found him guilty of unauthorized wiretapping.
Visual representation of "wiretapping" - The activity of secretly listening to or recording someone's telephone or internet conversation for the purpose of getting information

Often appears as...

  • unauthorized wiretapping
  • illegal wiretapping

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Legal Implications

Wiretapping is often associated with laws and can be illegal without a warrant or just cause.

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The scandal involved illegal wiretapping, leading to legal consequences.
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Privacy Breach

Wiretapping is considered a serious invasion of privacy and is a sensitive topic.

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Activists denounce wiretapping as a violation of individual rights.
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Surveillance Context

Wiretapping is often used in the context of government surveillance and espionage.

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The spy thriller depicted the use of wiretapping in international espionage.
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