[Truth2012]

Then how did he get such easy access to all of that senstive data? I think they entrapped him- and used him and are still using him.

[justlurking]

Then how did he get such easy access to all of that senstive data?

Snowden was reportedly a sysadmin. They really have the "keys to the kingdom".

It's a job requirement for them to have access to everything. And on top of that, they are responsible for granting access to everyone else.