It's all over the news today. Just Google, "NSA in Seconlife". Then pick the source of your choice. And YES, companies do have a choice as many companies are now telling the Gov't they want less intrusions into their customers privacy. It all comes down to the "buck" for them. Money rules. http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2013/12/09/all-major-tech-companies-say-nsa-actions-puts-public-trust-in-internet-at-risk/