什么是：警察软件

什么是Policeware

警务软件（由“警察”和“软件”组合而成）是由当局或为当局开发的软件（例如，警察，情报和特殊服务等）。它旨在监视（通常是秘密地）公民的数字通信（电子邮件和即时通讯程序）。

In the United States, the first example of this kind of software, which became known to the public over time, was the software package named Carnivore. This software was installed in the Internet providers' networks and was used for recording citizens' computer communications, including emails.

Some countries, such as Switzerland and Germany, have legislation that regulates use of such software. In German-speaking countries, spyware used or created by the government is sometimes called govware.