Digital Privacy In Your Nation

[The Overlords New Equestria]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
Yes, if you read the factbook, there are cards that every person in the country must have to go and do just about anything anywhere. Only the government has this information, and there are powerful security systems. Attempting to break into these databases is high treason.
Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
Yes, forever. The government has access to it, and police must inform governors of their intention to scrounge for useful data.
Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
each electronic device comes with a monitoring system that automatically records almost everything and sends it to government databases. No one is likely to see this information, as information is only pulled if suspected of a related crime.
Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Police must inform the governor of their intention to search something.
Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
No, but police are allowed to attempt to hack it remotely and search for relevant data if the owner refuses. If the person ends up being involved, they are charged with a varying degree of treason.

[Ingensterra]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

We do have an agency that monitors suspected crime-related data on digital mediums. They are called the TSA (Technology Security Agency). There are restrictions. Data cannot be accessed without a probable cause where matters of mass-crime are involved and a court order has been issued.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

They are required to retain data for 6 months.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Not without a warrant, they can't. Otherwise, with a court order or warrant they can with probable cause. But these orders void if significant supporting evidence is not found within an undisclosed period of time.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes. Unless a matter of national security is at hands where danger is imminent within a 24 hour period.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
No. If needed, the password will be bypassed.

[Allanea]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

The Allanean government is prohibited by numerous laws from gathering information on citizens, and especially from sources where there is a "reasonable expectation of privacy", such as password-protected accounts.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Phone and Internet providers are not required to retain any data, unless a specific subject has been placed under surveillance. A court order or search warrant is required to receive any data.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Yes, using a warrant.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? Yes, if a court order or subpoena has been issued.

[New Birgland]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
No.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
No.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
No.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Only with a warrant/court order.

[Hadin]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

Well, not technologically advanced, and not record-keeping wise... but Hadin definitely has the surveillance thing down. The very young are often indoctrinated from an early age to reveal illegal activities to the state, in exchange for recognition and money. Everyone is subject to it, and information typically collected pertains specifically to the offenses of the person in question. Members of the church (which is the state in Hadin) have access to information pertaining to the people of their jurisdiction, and are essentially judge and jury. There are no restrictions to prevent abuse of any of this collection, although a higher-ranking priest can step in to investigate if he thinks something is off, and make the case for a different argument. At local levels, this happens a bit. Above that, not really at all.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Phone providers are required to retain data for one year. Anything not taken by the state after that can be disposed of. Access of this data by the government can be done at request without prior documentation. No court orders, no warrants. If it's less than a year old, the government can just go right ahead and say "I want this data".

Hadin has an intra-net (a closed internet) that is very heavily censored and run by the state. Access to the world-wide internet is possible for experienced hackers, but very, very difficult, since the government keeps an eye on all online activity. That being said, the digitally-savvy and strong-willed have hacked into the internet before.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

They can --- they generally don't, but legally they can do so without warrants, court orders, or prior knowledge/permission.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

No. They can demand it on sight.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Yes, at the government's demand. If not, it can be confiscated and hacked into, and the person involved can (and likely will) be charged with obstruction of criminal investigation.

[Novus Niciae]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
Public places are monitored by a holocam network which is observed at all times by the police.
Certain sites on the datanet are monitored for criminal activity and particular individuals of interest can be monitored with a warrant obtainable from a judge or magistrate, to obtain a warrant probable cause that a crime may be committed is required , although there is a hot pursuit exception to this where an individual that has already been caught committing a crime may be followed for a short period to see what they do online.


Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
In theory all data can be retained indefinitely although in practice only information that is of use is retained with useless information being discarded as per data management protocols. The police may obtain access to this data with a warrant obtainable from a judge or magistrate, to obtain a warrant probable cause that a crime may be committed is required.


Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

In a public space no warrant is needed to install surveillance equipment, on private property the owners permission or a warrant must be obtained for this, although this is seldom needed as our police have access to military grade sensor equipment.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Yes, although this only applies to police , military intelligence will bring a psionicist to retrieve the password and possibly what the file is about from their mind if the data is needed in a hurry as a matter of national security and they will only have to justify it after the fact to a closed military court session.

[Laduo order]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? yes used on citizens and foreigners alike. all data is collected and the government has access to it. no restrictions.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? yes and the government has access to it.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? yes,no

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? No

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? Yes

[Balco and Litic]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
Yes, the system is only used in public areas and some private areas everyone can be seen and if suspicious activity occurs it is legal to arrest them. Usually if people commit small crimes like pick pocketing it will go unnoticed but if murder occurs it will be documented only police, military, mayors, and the PM

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
Yes, it is retained for a period of time of a year and the same people listed above have permission and no warrant is needed to access data.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Yes, but a warrant is needed for this.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
No they have full permission

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Yes, and if there is proper suspicion they do not need a warrant other than that they will need a warrant.

[Greater North American Union]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

No. The Government cannot collect or record any privately-transmitted data without a specific Warrant. Publicly posted information, however, is fair game.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Only when that data pertains to corporate or nonprofit activity. Nobody is required to retain data on individuals. Company-related data must be archived indefinitely, but is not available to anyone outside of the companies involved without a Warrant.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

No. Law Enforcement Officers may use their own remote monitoring devices if they have a warrant, but they may not tamper with private possessions.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

Yes.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Only by court order following a warrant for the specific data on the device.

[Hageristan]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

Yes, though not to the extent of Big Brother (though it is close). The government reserves the right to view person's emails, texts conversations, phone calls, search history, etc. through a massive wiretapping system. The vast majority of the time the government just has the companies it receives this information from bank it in secure servers until the government requests it be released. However, this level of surveillance can be drastically increased if a person is highly suspected of "seditious" or "terrorist" activities. In this case the suspect's house can be directly surveilled either through a bug or direct surveillance. If the suspect is found to be partaking in illegal activities, they will then be arrested and tried accordingly. Due to various Anti-Sedition and Anti-Terror laws, there is little oversight within the program. The law was initially intended for use against various foreign and domestic terror elements, however it has since been expanded to all citizenry as of late.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Yes, though it is not absolutely required. However, the government will usually levy heavy penalties and fines against the company for not partaking in such activities, citing the company's "lack of safety and security standards". Typically these penalties are so harsh that it is easier for the companies to comply. Data can be kept indefinitely in special cases, but it is typically destroyed anywhere in between five and eight years after it is retrieved. A warrant is not required to access the data.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

Yes, should the person be highly suspected of treasonous, seditious, or terrorist activities. There may also be direct surveillance, but the method changes as the situation warrants.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

No, due to various Anti-Sedition and Anti-Terror acts the access of data obtained via wiretapping is now considered a matter of local and national security and thus only requires probable cause. The statement of "If you have nothing to hide, then you should have nothing to fear." is a commonly used maxim.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Yes. Should the owner refuse, they can be arrested on charges of compromising national security, obstructing justice, and aiding in treasonous, seditious, or terrorist activities (though the latter three only apply is evidence of such activities is discovered). The former two each carry sentences of a maximum of five and two years, respectively. The latter three carry much harsher penalties that include a minimum of up to twenty years in prison and a maximum of either life or the death penalty, as the situation warrants.

[Anzai]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
All communications are monitored by the Shadows, our secret police. All residents on either Anzai or Ekos may be monitored, but those from the management caste are the most closely monitored. Members of the worker castes are very rarely watched as they are considered too unintelligent to have their own ideas of disobedience to the system. The Shadows operate with the oversight of the Sovereign - they answer directly to him.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
Communications are provided directly by the state; records are kept indefinitely.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
All civilised caste dwellings are constructed with in-built internal surveillance as standard.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
No.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Yes, not that the Shadows wouldn't already know it!

[The Greater Korean Republics]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

Of course the Greater Korean Republic utilizes a form of "Big Brother" surveillance. It is used on both citizens and foreigners, for both can be harboring dissent and treason against Korea. Every type of data is collected, from driving routes to pictures, and the national government has access to all of said information. There is no restriction or oversight, since total surveillance harbors no abuse.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

All phone and internet providers are owned by the state, and as such, they are required to retain data. The data is kept for indefinite amounts of time, unless a pardon is issued from a government official. As stated before, the national government has access to these types of information. No warrants or orders are needed.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

The government and police can remotely activate and install software on these types of dives, and they are there by default. No warrats or orders are needed.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

No.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Yes.

[The Republic of American Freedom]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? No

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? No

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? Only with a warrant.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? Yes

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? Only with a warrant.

[Medwedian Democratic Federation]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

The top secret electronic surveillance system of the Medwedian Democratic Federation is called Nedsvagt (Abbr. NV, "Net Security") and is used on anyone entering the territory of the Medwedian Democratic Federation, communicating with Medwedians and generally on anybody whose computer is infected with the NV virus. The NV virus is a self-replicating program that connects with the NV Supercomputer located in a secret military base in the mountains of Upper Tullemark as soon as it can access any type of internet network. The program comes pre-installed on any computer or electronic device sold in Medwedia and infects any device with which it comes into contact. The NV virus uses other programs installed on the computer to mask itself - parts of the code are found almost in every program or game of the device. The program, when the Internet can be accessed, is permanently connected with the NV supercomputer to receive updates and transfer information. The NV virus is a self-learning entity which adapts to the device it is installed on and its programs.

Data collected includes any collectable data, ranging from passwords, usernames and other account data, progress in games, the keys pressed and the text written, lists of visited websites, files created, and even data such as the weight recorded on electronic weight measurement devices.

Medwedian computer scientists are experimenting with NV 2.0, a version of the NV virus which also acts to prevent anti-governmental activity (e.g. by deleting files that include anti-governmental texts or modifying text programs to that they automatically crash, for example when the user enters the phrase "I hate the President of Medwedia" or by using the computer's Parental Control code to bar the user from opening anti-governmental websites).



Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Data is stored indefinitely by the providers and can be accessed at any time by any governmental authority. No warrant is needed.



Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

Yes. No warrant is needed. The NV system is able to access any camera or microphone on an infected device.


Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

No warrant is needed.


Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Yes

[Umbreria]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

Cameras and other recording devices are permitted, but only in public locations where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy anyway. It is used to track the activities and location of those individuals suspected of criminal activities. The specific data collected varies, and may generally be accessed by law enforcement agents with a warrant.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Yes, for at least two years. Who has access to it? The party or parties who created it, and law enforcement if they produce a legitimate warrant.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

Not without a warrant, and it takes a bit of doing legally in such a case to get one. This is serious business.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

Yes.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Not generally.

[Vallermoore]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? No

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? No

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? If the person or sapient pony is a foreign spy, yes, without a warrent. If the person or sapient pony is Vallermooreian, a warrant from a senior judge is needed first.


Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? Yes, although there is a defence of saving life or limb to access it without a warrant but it is a strict one.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Not by torture or drugs, but they can be threatened by a judge with jail time if the password is not given.

[Sscenopal]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
Yes, all information imputed through computers is recorded and databased by the government. All elected officials, along with the Sscenopal Revolutionary Guardians (SRG) may access the information, but individuals may qualify to search the database under special conditions.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
The government are the phone and internet providers. The data is stored on a supercomputer-database for a period of a week, and is then transferred onto crystals for permanent storage. There are no need for warrants to access it.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Yes, and no.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
No.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
All device passwords are already known by the government. DNA samples are used as passwords.

[Dvardis]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
The Department of Intelligence, commonly referred to as dale Kajiriti (the Queen's Ears), keeps track of the activities of every Dvardi'i citizen from birth to death, as well as any other persons living in Dvardis and an unspecified number of persons living in foreign nations. This includes data about education, employment, travel, personal life, political and religious views, media consumed and products and services purchased along with more "subjective" data such as preferences (favourite colours, etc), fears, interests and so on. Apart from the dale Kajiriti (and, of course, the kajirit herself, and currently the Regent) only the person in question can request access to the data, which will almost always be presented to them, sometimes in redacted form. Police officers can apply to the dale Kajiriti for this data as well, but information judged irrelevant to the particular crime under investigation is usually redacted in that case.

The only oversight is the kajirit herself and her judiciary, to whom the dale Kajiriti answers directly.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
Phone and internet providers are not permitted to retain data; they are required to turn all of it over to the dale Kajiriti, who will keep it indefinitely.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Monitoring software generally comes pre-installed on electronic devices sold in Dvardis, as part of the operating system. With devices not manufactured in Dvardis, installation of monitoring software is part of the conversion process. In both cases this software is part of the end-user agreement and therefore known to the owner, but obviously, most people don't actually read the Terms and Conditions of service before clicking on "I Agree", which has been a great help to the dale Kajiriti.

Police surveillance via audio or video requires a warrant. It is uncommon for the dale Kajiriti to remotely activate cameras or microphones on electronic devices, but not unheard of, and doesn't require a warrant.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Police have access to most such data already by the terms of the agreement between the Dvardi'i Police Unions and the dale Kajiriti, in which monitoring software provides data to both agencies whereas more detailed information requires a warrant.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Theoretically yes, if the device's password has somehow been hidden from keylogger/screen monitoring software. >_> Noncompliance results in confiscation of the device and, in some cases, fines.

[Democratic Majapahit]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
All digital devices are tracked by the State Security. No exceptions; foreigners must have their electronics bugged before entry.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
All data are stored in the State Security's databases. Very rarely are they deleted or wiped, as they are to be kept for an 'indefinite period'. Individuals with sufficient state authority clearance have free access to such data.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Yes.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
No.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Yes; as a matter of fact, most devices can be disabled of their passwords by State Security individuals when necessary.

[South Shellfort]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? No

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? Yes, for a minimum of one year. The Government and the provider responsible for the phone/internet has access to it. No, not warrant nor court order needed to access the data.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? Yes, without a warrant or court order.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? No

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? Yes, if a primary suspect

[Fratanica]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
Officially, there is no "Big Brother"-like surveillance program. However, it is rumored by many conspiracy theorists that the National Communications Service collects metadata and forms of information such as texts and phone calls. This theory has not been confirmed by any government worker or insider.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
There are no specific laws regarding data retention, however, information must be handed over to federal, state, or local authorities when a court order or warrant is obtained.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
Yes, a warrant and court order is needed and must pass through the Ministry of Justice's Judicial Electronic Processing Office, National Telecommunications Court, and a federal judge. This lengthy process is used in order to prevent abuse. The processing through these numerous ministries can take up to 1 month, however, it is said that those accused of terrorism are processed the quickest. It is said that up to 130 cases have passed through this process. Mostly, the government and police use other means of discovering data and information, such as using informants and through personal surveillance. It is deemed unnecessary for law enforcement to remotely activate electronics.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes, local and national agencies such as the Federal Investigative Service must obtain a warrant or court order before accessing data is allowed.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
The 2011 National Electronic Privacy Act prohibits authorities from forcing someone to provide a password for devices. It is known that the Federal Investigative Service and other law enforcement agencies have the ability to extract data via other means when absolutely essential and a court order has been provided.

[The New Hungarian State]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? Yes, it is used on everyone within the country. A full history is collective as well as records of all acitivity, higher ups in the Party can access it, as well as those whose job it is to view the information.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? Yes, for a year, same as above and no warrant or order is needed to access.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? Yes, no warrant or court order needed, just a justifyable reason.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? No.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? Yes.

[Proticata]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse? No

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data? For 1 month and only the police can access it when needed

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed? No

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media? Yes

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device? No We will just decrypt instead

[Ventalia]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?
No, not officially anyway. Such systems are illegal, though data interception is widely performed by law-enforcement agencies tracking national security threats and internet criminals. Most agencies have civilian oversight and mandates laid down in law.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?
Texts and browsing history are stored locally and voice data is automatically converted to text. However, all this text and browsing data is stored until keyword processing can take place. Flagged content may be forwarded to enforcement agencies. Warrants are required to target specific data or individuals.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?
A warrant is necessary.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?
Yes, unless the data happens to cross through a monitored connection or through a server under surveillance, in which case the data becomes the partial property of the transit point and is considered public information.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?
Yes, though the penalty for refusal is often lower than the penalty prosecutors are seeking for another suspected crime; those who refuse may thus see refusal as their better option. However, if the individual is made a ward of the state (imprisoned) on the grounds of refusal, the device becomes evidence and, in turn, may be legally hacked by law enforcement without a warrant.

[Dushan]

Does your nation's government have a "Big Brother"-like surveillance program? If yes, is it used on citizens, foreigners, or both? What kind of data is collected, and who has access to it? Are there restrictions/oversight to prevent abuse?

Not really. The Royal Dushani Cyber Squad however has some ressources around. It depends much on the Providers, a few Datas are saved. But its mostly telemetry.

Are phone and Internet providers required to retain data for a period of time? If yes, how long does the data have to be kept? Who has access to it? Is a warrant or court order needed to access the data?

Up to twelve Months as by National Cyber Security Law. Police can access it with Court Order.

Can the government or police remotely activate cameras/microphones, or install monitoring software, on electronic devices without the owner's knowledge or permission? If yes, is a warrant or court order needed?

Court Order is needed for the Police. Our Intelligence Service can do that without Court Order, but we prefer strongly HUMIT.

Do police need a warrant or court order to access data stored on a person's computer, phone, memory card, or other storage media?

Court Order is needed for the Police.

Can the owner of a password-protected computer, phone, or hard drive be forced to provide the password for the device?

Oh yes. We do have our ways to do that.