megfigyelési

Megfigyelési is a Hungarian adjectival form related to the noun megfigyelés, meaning observation or surveillance. As an adjective it commonly appears in compound expressions (for example megfigyelési jog — surveillance law, megfigyelési eszközök — monitoring devices) and denotes matters associated with observing, recording or monitoring people, phenomena or systems.

In scientific and medical contexts megfigyelési refers to systematic observation aimed at collecting data for research, diagnosis or clinical follow-up. It implies controlled, often repeatable procedures designed to reduce bias and increase reliability of findings.

In law enforcement, intelligence and public safety contexts megfigyelési denotes activities that monitor individuals or locations to prevent crime, enforce laws or protect security. These activities range from human observation and physical stakeouts to electronic surveillance such as cameras, wiretaps or digital monitoring.

In administrative and organizational settings megfigyelési covers performance monitoring, quality control and compliance oversight. In technology it extends to network monitoring, sensor networks and remote sensing used in environmental, industrial or urban management.

The term also evokes legal, ethical and privacy considerations. National laws and regional frameworks (such as European Union regulations) typically set limits, authorization procedures and oversight mechanisms to balance security and personal rights. Debates around megfigyelési focus on proportionality, transparency, data protection and accountability.

Related concepts include megfigyelés (observation), megfigyelő (observer) and felügyelet (supervision).