I'm not defending big tech. That's a whole other topic. But as for the government, it is supposed to be held to a high(er) standard. This is codified into law:

I'm not defending big tech. That's a whole other topic. But as for the government, it is supposed to be held to a high(er) standard. This is codified into law: the limitations the constitution imposes on the government are not imposed on civilians/corporation. This is with good reason: quis custodiet ipsos custodes.