 | This is an essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
Global surveillance refers to the practice of globalized mass surveillance on entire populations across national borders. While it affects many aspects of our personal lives, it also has an impact on Wikipedia as a whole. This essay explains why.