Only to those not in IT. Known about remote monitoring since mid 90s. Most of it is done sudo-legally too.

At least all software has a EULA that covers them contractually, but as a government they still shouldn't be doing it.

It's the age old, just because it can be done, doesn't mean you should. Restraint by our government and society has only been because of technological boundaries, not ethical. Should be the other way around.