Backdoor access means that tech companies would create a way for government authorities to bypass encryption, allowing them to access private communications for surveillance and investigation. Proponents argue that it helps law enforcement and intelligence agencies prevent terrorism and criminal activities by providing necessary access to information. Opponents argue that it compromises user privacy, weakens overall security, and could be exploited by malicious actors.
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Response rates from 367 Halifax voters.
37% Yes |
63% No |
37% Yes |
63% No |
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Unique answers from Halifax voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No but encrypted communication providers should have to provide the information of an individual if there is a proper warrant for the suspected individual tied to an event to be presented in court hearings.
@B2LYYGR2 days2D
No, and require that even the companies themselves could not have access to it without consent of the users.
@9ZD7HCG3mos3MO
But access must be consistent with criminal law protections and strict anti-abuse regulations should be simultaneously passed
@9ZBHJJN3mos3MO
HELL NO. Digital services are vulnerable to all intruders all across the world. Have some mystical backdoor access is just BEGGING for someone from some obscure part of the world to come knocking the door down
@9YMQZBK3mos3MO
No, I don't think so, because the more accesses there are available, the easier it is for someone not intended to see the communication to hack in.
@9YBFNJZ3mos3MO
yes but they have to be specific on whos files the need and what there using it for otherwise it should not be used.
@9Y2D4VJ3mos3MO
No because if someone were to go rogue such as a government agent they could shut the world down if they knew even a few of the big company’s back doors
@9W6MXFY3mos3MO
I believe tech companies should only give access to private chats to the government if they are suspected to be running illegal activity. Privacy is a right, not a privilege and law-abiding citizens should not have their privacy breached.
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