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 193 Toronto 14 voters.
40% Yes |
60% No |
40% Yes |
60% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 193 Toronto 14 voters.
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Unique answers from Toronto 14 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.
@B324X4F4 days4D
This could be dangerous as tech companies can use this to their advantage and can potentially harm how we view the government and how we receive information.
@9Y2D4VJ4mos4MO
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
@9W6MXFY4mos4MO
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.
@9W6GP5L4mos4MO
no unless the guy the government is trying to catch is a terrorist leader or on the fbi wanted list type of level threat
@9W5PF8K4mos4MO
they should attempt to flag keywords related to possible threats, and evaluate through the backdoor from there: otherwise, no.
@9W57V454mos4MO
It’s iffy, maybe not an actual backdoor since vulnerabilities would skyrocket. Something like it though.
@9W46KMM4mos4MO
They must rely on trustworthy tech companies in so credibility makes security more secure and sensible. Reports state that a government with tech companies for security purposes have reduced crimes by 50%.
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