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August 2, 2010

UAE to Ban Blackberry Services Due to Encryption System
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The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to ban Black Berry
messaging, email and internet services because Black Berry uses a highly
encrypted data system that makes it more difficult for governments to
monitor communications. Saudi Arabia may also institute a similar ban.



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