Eric Savitz writes: "Can a data network be too secure?
Apparently, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and even India think so, which is not good news for Research In Motion (RIMM). Over the weekend, the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said it will suspend BlackBerry service in the country starting October 11 because the data on the network is encrypted and sent to offshore servers, where the country’s security services can’t get to it.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia has asked local telecom companies to take similar steps; and India raised kindred concerns last week."
also see: Research In Motion: Saudi Arabia To Halt Access Starting Friday [August 6]
also see: RIM Reportedly Bows To Pressure From Saudi Arabia, Hands Over Blackberry Access
