The implications of States’ surveillance of communications on the exercise of the human rights to privacy and to freedom of opinion and expression 2013, para. 37
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States are also increasingly acquiring software that can be used to infiltrate an individual's computer, mobile phone or other digital device. Offensive intrusion software, including so-called "Trojans" (also known as spyware or malware), can be used to turn on the microphone or camera of a device, to track the activity conducted on the device, and to access, alter or delete any information stored on the device. Such software enables a State to have complete control of the device infiltrated, and is virtually undetectable.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Humanitarian
Year
2013
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/40, para. 37.