Is spying wrong universally is it considered wrong everywhere and are there situations where it would be considered ok?

Answer 1

No, spying is neither intrinsically "wrong" nor intrinsically unethical. Rather, the circumstances under which the spying is performed, by whom and upon whom dictates whether the act is wrong or justified. For example, a neighbor spying on another neighbor in the hope of seeing him/her naked to satisfy a sexual gratification would be universally wrong. However, a law enforcement agency lawfully spying on a group of drug dealers, and even having undercover cops in their midst gathering data is a very beneficial form of spying. "Spying" comes in many forms including theft, and eavesdropping.