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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@B4C9CPV4 days4D
Yes, but if and only if it is for the suspension of serious crimes like trafficking or child abuse. (at least make the law airtight to prevent government abuse)
@B49JZP77 days7D
Tech companies should be able to provide information if needed, but security shouldn't be compromised.
@B46DY7T2wks2W
Yes- but it depends what's deemed National security. I believe the government abuses this sometimes and that should also be regulated.
@B3G5F9Z1mo1MO
Only if there is evidence that a crime was committed or the person is under investigation for a potential crime
@9W5PF8K6mos6MO
they should attempt to flag keywords related to possible threats, and evaluate through the backdoor from there: otherwise, no.
@9VS38F86mos6MO
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
@9VM3C67Conservative6mos6MO
I believe certain tech companies should depending on the severity of the use for the site's/websites
@9VKMP3G6mos6MO
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.
@9VF4NS96mos6MO
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.
@9RCGFXG9mos9MO
The government should have to apply for information access and disclose when access is granted to the information owner.
@9RC5TFZ 9mos9MO
No, because any backdoor can be found and abused and this would essentially mean we have ZERO encryption.
@9QZCYDN9mos9MO
No, but if there is a really good reason to need temporary access and a court gives a warrant then yes
@9MSLPDY11mos11MO
I prefer to keep a neutral position in politics afare.
Depends on how serious the situation is and what governments are asking for
@9MN6S3H 11mos11MO
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.
@9MKVW9V11mos11MO
Yes, but it needs to be heavily secured to prevent hacking.
@B324X4F2mos2MO
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.
@9ZF2H6Y5mos5MO
There should be specific and limited conditions that need to be met, and some form of accountability is necessary.
@9YBFNJZ5mos5MO
yes but they have to be specific on whos files the need and what there using it for otherwise it should not be used.
@9WG4RYV5mos5MO
As long as the conversations can’t be accessed by anyone except the government and the company, yes.
@9W6Y4BF6mos6MO
depending on how the tech company shows themselves. If they don't brand as a secretive chaat place then yes, there should be nothing that they need to keep themselves to, however if they pride themselves on being completely secretive, than I think there should be some monitoring however then it wouldn't be a secretive chat place
@9T3TX4DNew Democratic7mos7MO
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.
@9T3SH4X7mos7MO
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.
@9SMKCNKIndependent7mos7MO
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.
@9N6NW9R10mos10MO
Yes, but strict regulations on when/what situations that would make them need to.
@9N447QF10mos10MO
I suppose it depends on the government's situation and the moral intentions the government has to use this tool.
@9ZQV5PZ4mos4MO
No, since backdoors can always be exploited by bad actors, but technology companies must be held in contempt of justice if they refuse to provide information in a timely manner with harsh penalties
@9ZQKVCF4mos4MO
Only in the moment where it is needed should backdoor access be granted; if there is no current national security concern backdoor access should not be given as it could be abused.
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