Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fisa
noun
/ˈfiːsə/
Definition
FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, is a United States law that was enacted in 1978 to oversee government surveillance activities.
Examples
- The FISA Court reviews requests for surveillance on foreign agents.
- Many debates have arisen regarding the implications of FISA on civil liberties.
- FISA has been amended several times to address new technological challenges.
Meaning
It allows the government to conduct surveillance and collect foreign intelligence information on foreign powers and agents of foreign powers within the U.S. while protecting the privacy rights of American citizens.
Synonyms
- surveillance law
- intelligence act
- security legislation