In 2016 Brazil's lower chamber of Congress approved a bill that would require Brazilians to register personal details like their home address, telephone number and other private information when accessing websites. It would also expose citizens to possible charges of libel for comments made on social media. The new proposal is expected to make it easier for prosecutors to access citizens' personal information without the nuisance of having to obtain a court order.
30% Yes |
70% No |
14% Yes |
68% No |
13% Yes, but only by court order |
2% No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
3% Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds |
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1% Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism |
See how support for each position on “Government Surveillance” has changed over time for 185k Brazil voters.
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See how importance of “Government Surveillance” has changed over time for 185k Brazil voters.
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