Surveillance State

A historical look at the surveillance state in Hungary from 1949 to 1989, orchestrated by the ÁVH. The article details the different types of informants—from voluntary 'Secret Collaborators' to coerced citizens—and how this system instilled fear and suppressed dissent.

This report examines the history and evolution of state surveillance, comparing the informant networks of the East German Stasi to modern digital tracking capabilities. It highlights the shift from human intelligence gathering to mass data collection and its implications for privacy.