A person would have to be very naive to believe that governments don’t spy on each other, including friends. What’s bothering are the leaks.
“What’s bothering are the leaks.”
All Sigint personnel must sign a document swearing not to disclose any info for a period of 10 years or draconian punishment awaits. This person’s 10 year period must have just run its course. In cases like this, there’s no way to stop the leak(s), but the info disclosed is obviously dated.
There’s no way to stop a publicity hound.