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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The systematic surveillance of all the electronic records of a person's activities, especially the usage of credit cards, mobile phones, email and the Internet. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of data + surveillance.

Related phrases

credit cardmobile phone

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