Yes it is a violation of privacy. If there is cause, fine. If it’s a general sweep, it’s going too far. We are a battle with leftist authoritarians. Why feed into their databases? Why go along with their surveillance?
First of all it’s the schools property. Secondly the student and their parents have generally signed a waiver acknowledging that any and all searches and activities on Sid computer would be monitored.
If that’s not agreeable, fine. Do not use their laptop.