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.
@9P96RK5Libertarian1 day1D
Yes, though only if an active seach warrant has been granted. Access should only be targeted to the investigation listed in the warrant.
@9NVSGHT1wk1W
Yes, but only for people who have committed terrorism or treason, not to spy on all citizens at all times like the PATRIOT Act.
@9NRZBG51wk1W
Yes, and form a public-private relationship with the companies, with regular audits, to make sure the information is clear and transparent.
@9NML9K62wks2W
No, and Congress should write legislation banning government, government agency, and contractor requests for backdoor access.
@9NK45KD2wks2W
Yes but only for national security purposes. Have proof and follow protocol. Consequences for disobeying
@9K99V29 4wks4W
Yes, as long as the government cannot access the backdoor without a warrant and probable cause
@9MLNDSP4wks4W
No, and the government is currently over regulating private businesses
@9MLK57NWomen’s Equality4wks4W
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
@9MLF5VJ4wks4W
I feel like they should so we can have better communications.
@9ML95N2Independent4wks4W
This is a complex topic that needs to be debated further before deciding action
@9ML8J6BProgressive4wks4W
I am concerned about the exploitation by “malicious actors.”
@9MKTQZ44wks4W
Only if the backdoors are immediately closed and all information is re-encrypted. Also, only in the case of emergencies
@9MKM7WZ4wks4W
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
@9MK9STG1mo1MO
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.
@9P7NJCTIndependent3 days3D
No, I think that there are always existing means for backdoor access. If the government or law enforcement needs access, they should go through the appropriate channels.
Yes, but a warrant must be obtained before access is granted for US citizens. Backdoor access should be granted without a warrant for non-US citizens. If citizenship cannot be determined, a warrant should be required.
@8XLR4JX 5 days5D
No, unless they acquire a warrant showing criminal activity first and the term "national security" is clearly defined to prevent abuse
Yes but there should be some regulations or checks and balances, that stop government agencies using those backdoors, whenever they want. There has to be some good regulations to prevent this
@pariahdog119Libertarian 2wks2W
No, and the government should be prohibited from asking for access or using such access without a warrant.
@9MYDFG7 3wks3W
Thats the big lie about computers; there is no security because backdoor is built in in case something goes wrong , as it always does.
@9MMXQM4Independent4wks4W
Yes but only accessed after legal review from courts Ala search warrants
@9MM5PH44wks4W
No, only allow collection of private communications to the government if there is a probable cause of criminal activity showing a warrant.
@9NFNFSL2wks2W
Yes. Providing they do not use any other gathered intelligence of a crime against a citizen. Nationsl security purposes only!
@9NFFLMZ2wks2W
It should only be allowed under serious or major circumstances, with a warrant justifying the reason.
@9NCVR3K2wks2W
Yes, but only if the threat is a serious issue such as domestics or foreign terrorism and the suspect is undeniably suspicious.
No, and any backdoor created for national security agencies is a vulnerability that exposes the system to cyber attacks.
@9N6D8RSRepublican3wks3W
yes, but only once proven the individual or group threatens National Security. Not circumstational evidence. This can be a very slippery slope.
@9N3T5KBRepublican3wks3W
If suspected of terrorism or threats to society yes. Overall no though because it's a threat to personal security
@9N3BL6Q3wks3W
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.
@9MMZ5ZP4wks4W
Yes, only in the case of sexual and other violent crimes, as well as distribution of illegal sexual content.
@9MMY3BY4wks4W
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.
No, these corporations already have access to this data for marketing purposes, they should be required to provide access to this data when presented with a warrant.
@9MNSKR74wks4W
No, governments and private interests will use these back doors to violate our civil liberties, such as the right to privacy.
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