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.
@9NRZBG52hrs2H
Yes, and form a public-private relationship with the companies, with regular audits, to make sure the information is clear and transparent.
@9NML9K63 days3D
No, and Congress should write legislation banning government, government agency, and contractor requests for backdoor access.
@9NK45KD4 days4D
Yes but only for national security purposes. Have proof and follow protocol. Consequences for disobeying
@9NFNFSL6 days6D
Yes. Providing they do not use any other gathered intelligence of a crime against a citizen. Nationsl security purposes only!
@9NFFLMZ6 days6D
It should only be allowed under serious or major circumstances, with a warrant justifying the reason.
@9NCVR3K7 days7D
Yes, but only if the threat is a serious issue such as domestics or foreign terrorism and the suspect is undeniably suspicious.
@pariahdog119Libertarian 1wk1W
No, and the government should be prohibited from asking for access or using such access without a warrant.
No, and any backdoor created for national security agencies is a vulnerability that exposes the system to cyber attacks.
@9N6D8RSRepublican1wk1W
yes, but only once proven the individual or group threatens National Security. Not circumstational evidence. This can be a very slippery slope.
@9N3T5KBRepublican2wks2W
If suspected of terrorism or threats to society yes. Overall no though because it's a threat to personal security
@9N3BL6Q2wks2W
Tech companies should be mandated to vigorously find and report such things if that kind of activity is taking place I. Their platform. If the company demonstrates incompetence, then a back door should be put in place.
@9MYDFG7 2wks2W
Thats the big lie about computers; there is no security because backdoor is built in in case something goes wrong , as it always does.
@9MNSKR72wks2W
No, governments and private interests will use these back doors to violate our civil liberties, such as the right to privacy.
@9MMZ5ZP3wks3W
Yes, only in the case of sexual and other violent crimes, as well as distribution of illegal sexual content.
@9MMY3BY3wks3W
Only for plausible reasons and it should only be allowed under serious or major circumstances. Situations as if someones planning to blow up a building and authorities need to know where then yes.
@9MMXQM4Independent3wks3W
Yes but only accessed after legal review from courts Ala search warrants
@9K99V29 3wks3W
Yes, as long as the government cannot access the backdoor without a warrant and probable cause
@9MM5PH43wks3W
No, only allow collection of private communications to the government if there is a probable cause of criminal activity showing a warrant.
@9MLNDSP3wks3W
No, and the government is currently over regulating private businesses
@9MLK57NWomen’s Equality3wks3W
There needs to be verifiable evidence to prove need
Doesn’t the government already do this, because of that some government people say oh how private is private shut up
@9MLF5VJ3wks3W
I feel like they should so we can have better communications.
@9ML95N2Independent3wks3W
This is a complex topic that needs to be debated further before deciding action
@9ML8J6BProgressive3wks3W
I am concerned about the exploitation by “malicious actors.”
@9MKTQZ43wks3W
Only if the backdoors are immediately closed and all information is re-encrypted. Also, only in the case of emergencies
@9MKM7WZ3wks3W
whether to require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications involves weighing considerations of national security, privacy, civil liberties, cybersecurity, and technological feasibility, and should be carefully considered in the context of broader discussions about surveillance policy and digital governance.
Only if the national security purpose was clearly defined and approved by a judge to issue a warrant
@9MK9STG3wks3W
No, but tech companies should be required to report suspicious activity. The government should also be able to require companies to give them information if they have a warrant.
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