Notice for Criminal Surveillance Orders
Official: Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026
IntroducedFebruary 26, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill ensures that individuals who are under surveillance will be informed about it eventually. It also makes rules clearer about when and how information can be shared with the public.
If you are ever under surveillance, you will eventually be informed about it.
Affects: People who are targets of criminal surveillance and the service providers involved.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill requires that people targeted by surveillance orders eventually receive notice about it. 2. It changes the rules for non-disclosure orders, which prevent service providers from sharing information. 3. The bill stops indefinite sealing of surveillance orders, making them accessible after a certain time. 4. It aims to increase transparency in how surveillance is conducted by law enforcement.
Who is affected?
People who are targets of criminal surveillance and the service providers involved.