Generally, when we talk about spyware we're talking about these types of tools that will be covertly accessing phones, retrieving data, turning on cameras and turning on recordings. It's the broad category of spyware we recently referenced for illegal use and unauthorized use. When we talk about ODITs, on-device investigative tools, we're talking about those types of things that are used by law enforcement authorities. They're similar tools, but when they're used by law enforcement authorities, with legal authorization and with judicial warrants, it's appropriate and it's legal. Nonetheless, as a law enforcement authority, you also have to do a PIA before doing those things.
On February 1st, 2024. See this statement in context.