Observance of human rights and freedoms in the implementation of intelligence-gathering

Abstract

Nowadays, in most states of the world, including the Russian Federation, intelligence-gathering is being carried out, affecting fundamental private interests. The problem is acute, since at the present stage of development, changes are taking place in society due to the introduction of information and communication technologies. In the context of the development of these technologies, the problem of observance of human rights is becoming more acute. To solve this issue, a new look at the theoretical and legal foundations of intelligence-gathering is needed, the search for new ways to achieve proportionality and maintain a balance of interests while ensuring it. All of the above testifies to the need and relevance of a comprehensive theoretical and legal study of the foundations of limiting the fundamental rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen during intelligencegathering. Such an analysis will make it possible to start work on the harmonization of the legislation of the Russian Federation in this area and the allowable restrictions on the constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen, adequate to the existing threats to the security of the Russian Federation, its significant institutions, society and citizens.