Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

No, any backdoor that exists for national security purposes also exists for anyone else clever enough to find it. There is no such thing as a backdoor that only specific people can use.

Yes, but only if the government can ensure this will not leave companies open to cybersecurity attacks

Tech campanies should be required only when there is sufficient reason to believe activities pertaining to the risk of national security are occuring, it should not be by default.

maybe but there needs to be new regulations put in place to protect privecy such as needing a worrant for someting to do that kind of investigation

Like bugging and telephone wire taps in the past, it would seem reasonable for gov agencies to have access where a reasonable suspicion exists and a magistrate has granted access.

I believe no for a general rule, as that can be harmful for privacy, yet there should be systems in place to flag dangerous online activity like engaging in human trafficking and weapons trafficking.

Only provide case by case basis and court orders for known terrorists.

Yes, but if national security is securely defined.

No I general, unless there is a court order to investigate a specific individual

Yes, but only in extreme situations, since it is necessary to combat terrorism.

Tech companies should not provide encrypted communications.

No, no matter how good the security is someone will find a way to compromise it

In an ideal world with no corruption and exploitation of personal data, this would be ok. But since it's currently not this ideal world, I'd have to say no for the time being. Or at least if it was required, there would need to be strict restrictions and rules.

It should be implemented that the government have employees that specialise in this sort of industry that could be a potential rival for the tech companies. If it's a concern why not invest heavily into it with better value for government employees?

Yes, provided the role-based permissions to set up and use these functions are aligned with appropriate security clearances.

No - unless a great risk to life or multiple lives is likely and only for that circumstance. Or if it is believed serious evidence is being hidden (Risk to life, catastrophic events, corruptions etc.).

i think they should be able to have access in situations of the information being used for the possible evedince of serious crimes such as premeditation or human trafficking etc

Ehh... could be used for wrong reasons. Can be helpful for crimes but is an absolute no for regular people's privacy.

Yes, but their must be conditions and proper procedure in place so that the information is only accessed under official investigation from police and law enforcement bodies.

No, but they should be required to hand over any relevant information in regards to an investigation

Government should only be targeting criminals and have policies and procedures in place to avoiding harming innocent people and pay for any damages caused to those innocent people

No but increase spending for programs that infiltrate drug, sex trafficking and other illegal operations

Under strict conditions. Don’t want government investigating people for disagreeing with government policy

Possibly, again, this appears to be for of a federal government question. Sounds suspicious or not in depth with detail etc.

Only yes if government security standards are top level with no official access for any given individual

Only if the most rigorous parameters are set around the interpretation of "national secutiry". Suspects whose information is gathered or resources used to locate and charge others should be under investigation only if there is a prima face case before the law, as determined by a judge in a superior state or federal jurisdiction, to be made on the ground of an imminent threat to life or safety.

Reflecting on historical abuses of power, how do you feel about giving authorities more access to private communications?

Do you believe there's a way to provide security agencies the information they need without violating individual privacy?

If given a choice, would you opt in or out of allowing surveillance access to your digital communications, and why?

How do you balance your right to privacy with the needs of the community for safety and security?

If you had to design a system, how would you ensure authorities could fight crime and terrorism without overstepping into unnecessary surveillance?

Is there a point where you believe national security measures can go too far in accessing personal information?

What are your thoughts on sacrificing some privacy for the sake of potentially preventing crime or terrorism?

How would you feel if your personal messages could be read by someone else, even if it was for national security?

Can you think of a time when you would have wanted law enforcement to have more access to information to solve a crime?

Would you trust your government with a 'key' to everyone's private messages, under strict regulations and oversight?