Yes, when you take your computer to the Geek Squad, they snoop through your files

Recent article in the Washington Post shows what many of us tech guys already knew.  When you take your computer to Best Buy to get fixed, you can be pretty sure that whatever man/woman is looking at it, they probably will be looking through your personal files.  They are obligated to report anything criminal they find (ie. Child porn).  This I have no problem with, but the idea that they search to begin with is bothersome.  When fixing your computer, there is no reason for them to go through your personl files, but many will do it for kicks.  Just thought you should know that when you take your computer to those services, you might want to remove anything personal you have, as there is nothing preventing a corrupt technician from copying your personal pictures, tax returns and the like from your system.   There are several options you have for protecting your information in these situations.  I will update those options in another post.