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 47k Ireland voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
49% Yes |
51% No |
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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Only in particularly serious national security situations
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Only if the person there investigating has done a major crime like human trafficking or drug trafficking
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Yes, but access should be restricted and justified
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Yes, if you are a convicted. Murderer, mass drug trafficker and human trafficker, You should lose your right to autonomy.
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It depends on the situation, it should be available but not free to use
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No, but tech companies should be legally required to report suspicious activity to the government to ensure national security.
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This would be only if there was a genuine and grave risk and would have to be in accordance with law. Getting permission to do this in each instance can't just be a rubber stamping exercise. I don't see a need for this right now but recognize there could be circumstances where it's needed.
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Yes, but as this implies government surveillance of the public, this should come with independent oversight to ensure that abuses of power don’t occur.
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