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July 15, 2016

5753 US adults surveyed

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Do you think it should be legal or illegal for people to use encryption services which prevent the government from being able to monitor communications?

Conducted July 15, 2016

YouGov surveyed 5753 US adults

46%
20%
34%
Do you think it should be legal or illegal for people to use encryption services which prevent the government from being able to monitor communications?

Conducted July 15, 2016

YouGov surveyed 5753 US adults

By:
46%
20%
34%

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