Saturday, July 10, 2010

India Govt. asks Google, Skype, and RIM for access to email and other data or face a ban

According to the Economic Times, India’s government has asked the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) to send a notice to RIM, Skype, and Google requesting that each service open its email and other communication data to the Indian government.

These digital media are being misused by terrorists to bypass monitoring systems linked to mobile phone services. The companies must deliver in a format readable to the Indian security agency.

Now we should think about the consequences for the final users, privacy and security. From companies to persons will be disclose information. More transparency or privacy?, what is the scope of the governments over the companies and final users information?. Besides if RIM Blackberry, Skype and Google will adjust to the new procedures.

Let me know what you think.

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