Additionally, they are able to locate people from their mobile phones and determine his or her movements. On the other hand, a number of countries that are increasing who have the possibility to override computers and smartphones, enabling them to change its settings and monitor its activities. Once, any person is under suspicion for any crime and is subject to a formal investigation by any intelligence or law enforcement agency that person may become under online surveillance for counter terrorism and law enforcement purposes (Shulz, 2012).
Social Media Surveillance softwares allows the user to monitor and collect data post to social media sites like facebook and twitter, regardless of the device used to post. Surveillance softwares does have its benefits. For example, softwares increases the efficiency because of the automated surveillance and processing, is providing full analysis, and the capability to monitor all activity (Sungard,