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.
53% Yes |
47% No |
53% Yes |
47% No |
See how support for each position on “Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications” has changed over time for 15.7k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications” has changed over time for 15.7k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, only when significant evidence suggests a risk to national security and safety.
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Only when presenting enough evidence to show to a panel of independent people that the threat to national security is real.
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If there is a back door for one party, it’s a back door to any other party that discovers it. Back doors should be made illegal in general. This risks the security of users in every case. If a system is encrypted, it should not have a workaround for governments or NGOs
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Yes, but it should only be able to be used after a significant amount of evidence is provided to an appropriate approving authority. Safeguards against hackers using that backdoor shoild also be prioritised.
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This would depend on the legitimacy of the requested access. The government would need to provide a clear case for requiring any access to communications to prevent GDPR breaches
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Yes. There are MoD DEFCONs that the government use as standard to obtain rights over IP and software - these urgently need adapting to expressly include AI.
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