How to report illegal surveillance

If you believe you are being illegally surveilled by a private citizen, you can report the activity to your local police department. If you think you are being illegally surveilled by a government agency, you can report the activity to a watchdog agency, such as the American Civil Liberties Union.

1. What to do if you are under surveillance?
2. How do I report illegal surveillance UK?
3. How do I know if I'm being watched?
4. What is a covert surveillance?

What to do if you are under surveillance?

If you believe you are under surveillance, you can make a complaint to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (known as the IPT). This a court that will investigate whether you've been subjected to any surveillance that is unlawful – or breaches your human rights. The IPT can consider two types of complaint.

How do I report illegal surveillance UK?

The ICO can advise on data protection issues. Contact details are available from the ICO website and include a helpline: 0303 123 1113. Depending on the specific circumstances, the domestic use of CCTV could be challenged if its use amounted to harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

How do I know if I'm being watched?

Some of the most obvious signs you are being spied on include: Someone seems to always be “bumping into you” in public. As if they always know when and where to find you. During divorce or separation, your ex-partner knows more details than they should about your activities, finances, or other details.

What is a covert surveillance?

Surveillance is covert if it's done in a way that tries to ensure the subject is unaware it is, or could be, taking place. Covert surveillance is divided into two categories, both of which are subject to the Covert surveillance and property interference code of practice.