什么是：警察软件

什麼是Policeware

警務軟體（由「警察」和「軟體」組合而成）是由當局或為當局開發的軟體（例如，警察，情報和特殊服務等）。它旨在監視（通常是秘密地）公民的數字通信（電子郵件和即時通訊程序）。

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.