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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsNational securityStarted 11mos agoActive 4mos ago

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

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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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...11mos11MO

No

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Yes

 @9P6365VNationaldisagreed…10mos10MO

Nefarious use of information if not properly regulated, businesses should have a right to use that information for themselves.

 @B26GZYJanswered…4mos4MO

Yes but only if the company wants to install this.

 @9TRJZCDNationalanswered…7mos7MO

yes but only under the circumsations of serious national security matters

 @9S7Y2V9answered…8mos8MO

Hunting then down, no government should have a "shady shide" and "shadow employers"

 @9PVBX5QNationalanswered…10mos10MO

The government must request on each occasion. If approved by whomever it concerns, then the companies must provide.

 @9MNCWSYLabouranswered…11mos11MO

Only if they have a good reason to believe that this person might be a part of a terrorist organisation.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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