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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@9ZGGXJ65mos5MO
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.
@B462JK62wks2W
Yes but only if our government increases its security so that business cannot be used as a back door Into sensitive government information
@9TZKMBH6mos6MO
It might help security, but it also gets rid of privacy, and there could also be a bad person that could exploit this power.
@9SZ9PFQ7mos7MO
Its hard to say. while people deserve their right to privacy we need to think about the whole picture
@9QVRNM99mos9MO
This determines so heavily on the specific situation and so I don't think its valid to say yes/no only.
@9MX2TPB10mos10MO
Any company operating against national security should be wound down.
@9MM28R911mos11MO
Yes, but with very specific parameters for access.
@9XPYXJF5mos5MO
as long as they stay out of private citizens security without a legit warrant for national security only. no spying on people.
@9WT79V65mos5MO
Absolutely not because it can increase the chances of the network users who are cautious about those kinds of things.
@9T3YWJJ7mos7MO
In the right context , yes. but should only be used sparingly for ongoing investigations, not to use against everyday citizens. Only with a warrant.
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.
@9T2Z7Y57mos7MO
Yes, but only when there has been a major breach within the tech comomay that would require investigation and/or intervention
@9STLJ7BNew Democratic7mos7MO
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
@9SS82X8Conservative7mos7MO
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.
@9NHGQD210mos10MO
yes but there are major risks that come with this.
@9NBLG9510mos10MO
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.
@9NBKTL910mos10MO
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.
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