You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without permission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In

this

cutting-edge era,

data

from smartphones plays a significant role in every aspect. Some believe that

authorities

should have

access

to these

data

from mobile calls and messages for public safety and

security

,

while

others believe that it is a violation of

privacy

and civil liberties. I believe a more nuanced approach is necessary.

To begin

with, proponents of providing

access

to the

government

for

data

have a few benefits,

such

as the fact

that

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government

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government's

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abilities

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ability

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to enhance public safety and

security

,

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and prevent terrorism and criminal activities within the country.

Additionally

,

access

to

data

will be helpful in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

For instance

, in many criminal investigations,

due to

a lack of evidence, most of the cases are still pending or have been produced with an unfair

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.

Hence

,

access

to mobile phone call records and messages of

citizens

can ensure national

security

and protect

citizens

.

On the contrary

, providing

access

to the

government

also

has its downsides,

such

as a violation of

privacy

and civil liberties, and the potential of

data

being misused and abused by

government

authorities

.

For instance

, the possibility of

data

breaches and leaks as the

authorities

would have

access

to all the sensitive personal information.

Consequently

, possibilities of limiting freedom of speech, or using

data

for political gain by manipulating public opinions or swaying elections.

Hence

, there is a potential for erosion of trust and a chilling effect on free speech and communication by the

government

. Observing both the merits and demerits, I believe a more balanced approach is necessary.

For instance

, the balance of

security

and

privacy

by the

authorities

, and the need for appropriate legal frameworks to protect

citizens

' rights is important.

Additionally

,

prioritises

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ethical and

privacy

considerations,

such

as transparency between

citizens

and the

government

, consent for

data

collection, and legal protection must be prioritized to ensure a fair and just society. In conclusion,

while

the

access

of

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smartphone

data

by

authorities

for safety and

security

has significant benefits, it

also

raises critical concerns,

such

as the violation of

privacy

and civil liberties. A more balanced approach is essential, where

security

measures are implemented alongside a strong legal framework, and ethical and

privacy

considerations to protect

citizens

' rights. Transparent, consent and legal protection must be prioritized by the

government

.