There are many shows on Netflix, Hulu and Acorn that show how intrusive government spying on its citizens is probable. After all, there has to be some idea of what the process entails.
1984 was a beginners manual. To see examples, Secret City On Netflix, MI5 on Acorn and Homeland on Hulu are good.
Why watch and participate and give your money to left wing companies like the ones you mention. You are part of the problem.