Mass Surveillance This book describes Mass surveillance methods and example stories for each country. These aren't isolated incidents—they represent a system designed to monitor, control, and punish behavior deemed undesirable by the state. The surveillance infrastructure doesn't just passively collect data; it actively shapes behavior through fear, enables arbitrary detention, and eliminates the possibility of organized dissent or political opposition. This is exactly what Snowden warned about: once surveillance infrastructure exists at this scale, it becomes a tool of control that can target anyone at any time based on ever-changing criteria. 1. China 2. USA 3. Russia 4. England 1. Cons 5. EU 1. EU Data Retention Directive In April 2014, the European Court of Justice declared invalid the EU Data Retention Directive. The Court said it violates two basic rights – respect for private life and protection of personal data