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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Response rates from 338 Watson voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
46% Yes |
54% No |
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@9ZZ7YJ34mos4MO
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.
@B4363521wk1W
Only yes if government security standards are top level with no official access for any given individual
@B435XV51wk1W
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.
@B42GVPH1wk1W
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?
@B42CM4P1wk1W
Yes, provided the role-based permissions to set up and use these functions are aligned with appropriate security clearances.
@B3XHHSX2wks2W
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.).
@B3GB22Q4wks4W
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
@B3F477Z4wks4W
Ehh... could be used for wrong reasons. Can be helpful for crimes but is an absolute no for regular people's privacy.
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