Echelon is perhaps the most powerful intelligence gathering organization in the world.
Reports suggest that this network is being used to spy on private citizens everywhere, including on the Internet. This site from the ACLU has links to major sites on the topic worldwide, including the EU, the BBC, and a report from the EU translated into Danish. For example, if you go to the Online Music directory, you will find an aggregation of MP3 portals, search engines, link directories, download sites, and useful tools. This is the homepage for the Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. Be sure to check out the related links to useful sites.