Over 65% Want Public Officials’ Privacy To Be Open and Verified

A controversial video of Finland’s Prime Minister (PM), Sanna Marin, was recently leaked, leaving many split between differing opinions. The incident has only opened a debate about the private lives of public figures like politicians and their right to privacy in society. In the leaked video, Finland PM Sanna Marin was seen dancing and singing at what looked like a private party with friends. This controversy has raised a considerable discussion. Many debate the right of the 36-year-old leader in her private time and space, the unjustified leak of the “private” video, and her activities after time off from work. Others claimed the Prime Minister’s actions were inappropriate.

For this reason, Real Research, an online survey app, launched a survey seeking public opinion on the controversy of Finland PM Sanna Marin and the private life of public officials.

The survey aims to determine respondents’ stand regarding the controversy surrounding Marin and the responsibilities of a public figure.

Highlights:

• 48.32% say politicians need to accept verification and criticism of private life.
• 28% think it’s a violation of rights to disclose private lives, except for illegal, corrupt, and self-interested pursuits.
• 45.22% say that only public activities matter after the PM’s controversy.

Public Awareness of Marin’s Drug Test Result

Despite the accusations and claims about the Controversy of Finland, Prime Minister Sanna Marin took a drug test, which turned out negative. 68.01% already know this, whereas 31.99% are unaware of the drug test.

The following survey asks respondents if the privacy of a public official they support is controversial. Are you inclined to withdraw the support?

43.22% said yes, and 17.43% said no. Additionally, 19.49% stated that it all depends on the content of the controversy, in this case, Controversy of Finland PM Sanna Marin, and the remaining were uncertain of an answer.

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Should Public Officials Make Their Lives Transparent?

The following survey report asks, “should politicians’ private lives be public,” revealing that 65.34% agree that the privacy of public officials should be open to the public and be verified, and 34.65% disagree.

Accordingly, the Controversy of Finland PM Sanna Marin survey asked the respondents why they think the privacy of public officials should be transparent. 48.32% said politics is general, so accepting verification and criticism related to private life is essential. 13.63% said it is necessary to judge whether past actions are out of line with the public’s common sense, and 10.96% said it is natural to evaluate a person who takes on a significant role.

Moreover, 9.65% said that public officials with blemishes in their personal lives could not be good at politics, and 9.89% stated for the public’s rights purpose.

Should Privacy Be Justified Transparent for Government Officials

According to the Controversy of Finland PM Sanna Marin survey, 28.03% say that disclosure of private life, except for illegal, corrupt, and self-interested pursuits, violates individual rights. 17.61% state that it’s harsh to impose a stricter standard on public officials than the general public. 15.79% mentioned that public officials with no blemishes in their private lives are not the only ones who do good jobs. Lastly, 15.93% say that people are only focused on the personal lives of public officials, so the validation of important workability can be omitted.

Lastly, the survey on the Controversy of Finland PM Sanna Marin asks to what extent they think public officials should disclose their privacy. 45.22% said that only public activities matter, including general office-related work. 21.43% chose social matters (degrees, lectures, and seminars.) 16.8% say that private life matters; on the other hand, 15.71% mention even intimate parts, including (sex life, gender identity, and fatal diseases.)

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