ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Surveillance tools

Okay, kiddo, do you know what surveillance means? It means watching and monitoring someone or something closely. Now, surveillance tools are things that are used to help people watch and monitor others.

For example, when you play hide-and-seek with your friends, you might try to peek through your fingers to see where they are hiding. That's a kind of surveillance tool! But there are other more advanced tools that adults use to help them monitor things.

One common surveillance tool is a camera. You know, the thing that takes pictures and videos? Cameras can be used to watch things that are happening, even if a person isn't there to see it themselves. Some cameras can even move around on their own, like in a security camera that you might see on a street corner or in a store.

Another surveillance tool is something called a "bug." But don't worry, it's not a real bug! It's a tiny device that can be hidden in a room or on someone's clothing to secretly listen to their conversations. This is sometimes used by detectives or spies to gather information.

There are also tools that can be used to monitor what people are doing on their computers or phones. These tools are called "spyware" or "keyloggers" and they can record everything a person types or does on a device.

Now, it's important to remember that not all surveillance tools are used for good reasons. Sometimes people use them to spy on others without their permission. That's not okay and it's against the law. So, always remember to respect other people's privacy, okay?