Pattern-of-life analysis
Pattern-of-life analysis is a method of surveillance that documents or understands the habits of a person or population. Motives may include security, profit, scientific research, regular censuses, and traffic analysis. The data of interest may reflect anything in a person or persons' life: their travels, purchases, internet browsing habits, choices, and so forth. The data is used to predict a subject's future action or to detect anomalous behavior.