Re: 'Them' v. 'Us' . . .
It's already going on, B.
Above the law, or around the law (a much easier rout, btw), the infiltration of personal files and the observation of personal activities of both honest and dishonest citizens is the bread and butter of many.
Stop into a PI office some time. It’s not enough to snoop on someone’s personal activities. Whether it turns out to be criminally complicit, or completely innocent, the records simply must be filed. The information may become useful later -- even decades later with a completely unrelated case.
Dan (privacy is a myth)