In 1996, Lexis-Nexis, the online information service, was accused of permitting access to sensitive information on individuals. Using data mining, it is possible not only to capture information that has been buried in distant courthouses, but also to manipulate and crossindex it. This can benefit law enforcement but invade privacy. The company argued that the firm was targeted unfairly, since it provided only basic residential data for lawyers and law enforcement personnel. Should Lexis-

Nexis be prohibited from allowing access to such information or not? Debate the issue.