The difference I think is twofold: 1. Snowden didn't reveal somebody's private information, but information about the abuses of a government agency. 2. There'

The difference I think is twofold: 1. Snowden didn't reveal somebody's private information, but information about the abuses of a government agency. 2. There's a compelling public interest in making sure government agencies don't abuse their power. Not so with private sex tapes.