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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Response rates from 23.8k UK voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
52% Yes |
48% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 23.8k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, as long as the government can provide significant, tangible evidence that all other conventional methods have been exhausted
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Yes, only when significant evidence suggests a risk to national security and safety.
@9PXL2XK 6mos6MO
Yes, but should have a separate division of the government that is bound by confidentiality and can only use information that clearly indicates criminal activity that’s verified by multiple impartial parties to insure information from communications isn’t being used incorrectly
@9Q2PZ3S 6mos6MO
Only with a court order/warrant in extreme cases such as the need to thwart a violent act against innocent civilians. The proof required would need to be substantial as this power could be seriously abused.
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Yes, but there should be strict rules for it's usage and an independent agency to ensure it is used properly
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Yes, but the government should only be allowed to se criminals and suspected criminals encrypted communications.
@9ZPM94N1mo1MO
Depends, If the government give evidence that specific individual or individuals have committed a crime in the uk or other countries but they will have to show the evidence.
@9VRG59G3mos3MO
Yes, but such backdoor access should be available only if the government gets a court order pursuant to law and judicial process allowing access to the encrypted information.
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