> Comparitech conducts security research that entails scanning the web for exposed databases. When we uncover a database that hasn’t been properly secured and allows unauthorized access, we immediately notify the owner.

Germany, the government, does this. They routinely scan systems in Germany and alert the owners to security issues.

I wonder if this is something all governments should do. I'm not convinced yet, but heavily leaning toward that it is something governments should do.

Exposed servers are a national security risk. They are a risk to public safety. Governments are there to protect their citizens.