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.
No, companies should be required to provide information but not build a backdoor that could be exploited
Possibly, if there are proper criteria to adhere to regarding privacy issues and enough evidence to prov necessary, including warrants.
@9VS38F81wk1W
I don't think it is the most important thing but it would be good if they could have some way of accessing it to identify people they need to get
@9VNLZBY1wk1W
the government can be told but they don't have the right to tell it to anyone and they can't force you to change things.
@9VM3C67Conservative2wks2W
I believe certain tech companies should depending on the severity of the use for the site's/websites
@9VKMP3G2wks2W
having a backdoor at all leaves room for anybody to get in with enough effort, while I think this would be beneficial, the risks outweigh the benefits.
@9VGR4J92wks2W
I think a company in the case of hefty suspicion of national danger should fully assist the government in investigation but just a backdoor given entirely sounds easily and readily abusable for corrupt purposes I like my privacy
@9VF4NS92wks2W
Yes, only if there is doubt or even evidence that the message sender or receiver is a whistleblower or is doing something that is harming the national interest.
@9TZYRSK3wks3W
It's iffy, as it could be used for good, i.e. stopping child porn rings on telegram, but it could also restrict freedom of speech and helping people. i.e. using telegram to contact people in Gaza or Russia or North Korea who need help or outside information.
@9TZKMBH3wks3W
It might help security, but it also gets rid of privacy, and there could also be a bad person that could exploit this power.
@9TT57KD4wks4W
I think it would'nt be to bad, the only thing is that people would have less privacy and poeple would also be able to hack into the comanies
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
How do you balance your right to privacy with the needs of the community for safety and security?
@9TSVBD64wks4W
Weight the pros and cons of doing so and then making a decision that aligns with the opinions of Canadians.
@9SZ9PFQ1mo1MO
Its hard to say. while people deserve their right to privacy we need to think about the whole picture
@9RCGFXG3mos3MO
The government should have to apply for information access and disclose when access is granted to the information owner.
@9RC5TFZ 3mos3MO
No, because any backdoor can be found and abused and this would essentially mean we have ZERO encryption.
Yes, but the definition and scope of what constitutes national security should be comprehensively worded.
@9QZCYDN3mos3MO
No, but if there is a really good reason to need temporary access and a court gives a warrant then yes
@9QVRNM93mos3MO
This determines so heavily on the specific situation and so I don't think its valid to say yes/no only.
@9QQY2XL3mos3MO
It depends on how severe the situation is for the government to need to access encrypted communications, as it could be a breach of privacy for citizens.
@9PRH44K4mos4MO
This is not a yes or no answer. there usually is a backdoor anyway, but its whether it should be given to the government for use.
@9MX2TPB5mos5MO
Any company operating against national security should be wound down.
@9MSLPDY5mos5MO
I prefer to keep a neutral position in politics afare.
Depends on how serious the situation is and what governments are asking for
@9MN6S3H 5mos5MO
This needs to be further considered. Privacy is very important and this access could be misused. The criteria to get access to encrypted information must be very specific and stringent and only in the case where there is known criminal activity and intent.
@9MM28R95mos5MO
Yes, but with very specific parameters for access.
@9MKVW9V5mos5MO
Yes, but it needs to be heavily secured to prevent hacking.
@9TLVCVNRhinoceros1mo1MO
Yes, but there should be strict guidelines as to what they can identify as a national security threat
@9TJL8MT1mo1MO
no, however, should security be an issue, the tech company should willingly help investigations by providing the information requested
@9T3YWJJ1mo1MO
In the right context , yes. but should only be used sparingly for ongoing investigations, not to use against everyday citizens. Only with a warrant.
@9T3TX4DNew Democratic1mo1MO
In case of emergency, they technically SHOULD be able to have access to this information. Emergencies that may end in a life lost or if a problem arises and it is seen as a danger to human beings.
@9T3SH4X1mo1MO
In dire emergency scenarios (e.g., loss of life), I believe all companies must fully comply with the government in the interest of protecting national security.
I feel that if given a reason for backdoor access then a company should give it to the government but only once a fair enough reason is made. But they don’t need to give access if they have no reason to.
@9T2Z7Y51mo1MO
Yes, but only when there has been a major breach within the tech comomay that would require investigation and/or intervention
@9STLJ7BNew Democratic2mos2MO
Yes, with some anonymity as with no anonymity the power in the wrong hands could cause retribution over whistleblowers and those who oppose the government
@9SSRG9H2mos2MO
No but the government should have strict policies with severe penalties that tech companies are to report threats to national security.
@9SS82X8Conservative2mos2MO
Governments should have access to backdoors in order to protect the nation and its people but it should only be used if an individual is suspected or found to be plotting something that would hurt the nation or its people.
@9SMKCNKIndependent2mos2MO
Yes, but there needs to be regulation and law that make sure that the access to the information is strictly for national security, and not used as an excuse to gain personal information.
@9S9R2T42mos2MO
Again, you let government mix into your freedom of speech in any form you’re gonna lose your freedom in the long run.
@9RQNPMR3mos3MO
Yes but the government should have to request of the judicial system and prove the need to do so. That would ensure that it isn't done for other reasons
@9RGL4573mos3MO
It would depend on how/why the backdoor can be accessed by the government and how big of a privacy breach it would be to the public users
@9RG46RN3mos3MO
No, the government's access to private information on everyone through this could be exploitative. However, if the intentions were strictly for security purposes then yes. But that's removed from reality so no.
@9RFJFVB3mos3MO
It depends on the specific case. For terrorism, yes. For most other things, no. Also, there needs to be a judicial process in place. They can't just straight-up demand it and expect immediate compliance. It's not enforceable for many online services.
@9RDL8833mos3MO
Yes, but such national security purposes must be clearly outlined and that outline should be provided to tech companies.
@9NHGQD25mos5MO
yes but there are major risks that come with this.
@9NBLG955mos5MO
yes and no. Yes in case of a nation wide emergency but no because there's people in the federal government who are involved in some shady stuff and hackers can get into government databases already.
@9NBKTL95mos5MO
yes and no, while backdoor encryptions can be helpful especially if something goes wrong there's nothing that can stop certain hackers. Hackers can get into government databases and enact ransomware.
@9N6NW9R5mos5MO
Yes, but strict regulations on when/what situations that would make them need to.
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