BlackBerrys pose 'security risk' say UAE authorities

28th July 2010, 23:59

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that it could move to restrict or monitor BlackBerry mobile phones, as they pose a "national security risk".

The region's telecoms regulator said "BlackBerry operates beyond the jurisdiction of national legislation" as it stores its data offshore.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10761210

blackened · 29th July 2010, 18:17

lol. So because RIMs "secure networks" are so secure the UAE government cant monitor it, they are now "national security risks"? I dont see the logic in that..

28th July 2010, 23:59	#1
Shogun Posts: n/a	BlackBerrys pose 'security risk' say UAE authorities The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that it could move to restrict or monitor BlackBerry mobile phones, as they pose a "national security risk". The region's telecoms regulator said "BlackBerry operates beyond the jurisdiction of national legislation" as it stores its data offshore. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10761210

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29th July 2010, 18:17	#2
blackened Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	lol. So because RIMs "secure networks" are so secure the UAE government cant monitor it, they are now "national security risks"? I dont see the logic in that..