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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@B3B84HQ1mo1MO
Yes but access should only be given if the government has a warrant or a case to give reason for needing that access
@B49S5T9Conservative7 days7D
No I think that should not be a requirement, how ever if the tech companies agree and this is public knowledge to consumers I do not have a problem
@B3TPDHT3wks3W
Yes, if there are strong policy requirements that disallow abusing the access, and with some kind of a warrant (informed access).
@9Y2D4VJ5mos5MO
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
@9W6MXFY6mos6MO
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.
@9W57V456mos6MO
It’s iffy, maybe not an actual backdoor since vulnerabilities would skyrocket. Something like it though.
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%.
Possibly, if there are proper criteria to adhere to regarding privacy issues and enough evidence to prov necessary, including warrants.
@9VNLZBY6mos6MO
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.
@9VGR4J96mos6MO
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
@9TZYRSK6mos6MO
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.
@9TT57KD7mos7MO
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
@9S9R2T48mos8MO
Again, you let government mix into your freedom of speech in any form you’re gonna lose your freedom in the long run.
@9N4XYJLIndependent10mos10MO
Yes, but only when the situation places someone at high risk of death or permanent damage
@9ZBHJJN5mos5MO
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
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