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Democratic Unionists policy on government surveillance

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Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Democratic Unionists answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

The DUP has a history of supporting measures to combat terrorism, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland. They have supported the UK government's counter-terrorism efforts, including the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which expanded the government's surveillance capabilities. This suggests they would strongly agree with the idea that monitoring phone calls and emails is necessary to combat terrorism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only by court order

The DUP's support for the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which includes provisions for obtaining warrants for targeted surveillance, suggests they would agree with the idea of monitoring phone calls and emails by court order. This approach balances their focus on national security with the need for legal oversight and protection of civil liberties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

The DUP's focus on national security and combating terrorism suggests they would support targeted surveillance of individuals with criminal backgrounds. While they may not explicitly advocate for this specific policy, their overall stance on security issues indicates they would be open to this approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has generally supported measures to increase national security and combat terrorism. While they may not explicitly advocate for unrestricted government monitoring of phone calls and emails, their support for security measures suggests they would be open to some level of monitoring. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The DUP has not shown strong opposition to government surveillance in the past, and their focus on national security suggests they would be unlikely to support a blanket ban on monitoring phone calls and emails. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Given the DUP's support for the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and their focus on national security, it is unlikely that they would support legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Unionist Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29 voters that identify as Democratic Unionist.

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