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.
Response rates from 14.5k Canada voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
46% Yes |
54% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9VXFS774 days4D
No, companies should be required to provide information but not build a backdoor that could be exploited
@9VVQ5VC6 days6D
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.
@9VM3C672wks2W
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.
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