A nationwide surveillance architecture is comprised of various types of companies, according to Privacy International. These include but are not limited to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecom equipment vendors who manufacture switches, routers and other lawful interception capabilities and other contractors.

The types of surveillance technology that are designed and built are as follows:

Analysis
Audio and Video Surveillance
Phone Monitoring
Location Monitoring
Internet Monitoring
Monitoring Center
Intrusion
Biometrics
Counter-Surveillance
Mobile Transport Equipment
Forensics

Further Read:
privacyinternational.org/explainer/1632/global-surveillance-industry

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