In this manner, law enforcement and military agencies can collect intelligence about various suspects, such as criminals and terrorists.
The term covert interrogation also refers to interrogation techniques that may be overt in manner, but are hidden[2] from public, media, governmental, and other types of third-party oversight, for various reasons.
[3] This pertains to other devices, such as computers, and modes of communication, such as telephone records.
The United States government has engaged in the covert interrogation, surveillance and deportation of terrorism suspects.
[4] Black site covert interrogation facilities created and maintained by the CIA have existed.