Using data mining, it is possible not only to capture information that has been buried in distant courthouses but also to manipulate and index it. This process can benefi t law enforcement but invade privacy. In 1996, Lexis-Nexis, the online information service, was accused of permitting access to sensitive information on individuals. The company argued that it was unfairly targeted because it provided only basic residential data for lawyers and law enforcement personnel. Should Lexis-Nexis be prohibited from providing access to such information? Debate the issue.