"Government surveillance" refers to the act of a government or its agencies monitoring or observing its citizens or other countries for various reasons. Full definition
As attorney general, you have overseen a dramatic expansion of government surveillance power in the name of national security. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
The main, more sober, less popular course for discussion is government surveillance programs. (slaw.ca)
Since then politicians, businesses, and civilians have been engaged in a nonstop discussion about government surveillance policies. (inc.com)