Five Eyes

The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance consisting of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was formed during World War II through informal meetings between British and American code-breakers and was formalized in the post-war era by the UKUSA Agreement in 1946. The alliance expanded its surveillance capabilities during the Cold War and the "war on terror" and now operates as a global surveillance mechanism, monitoring communications worldwide. The alliance has faced criticism for its implications on privacy and civil liberties, but maintains that its activities are done legally.learn more on wikipedia