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UAE to Ban Blackberry Services Due to Encryption System

HeadlineAug 02, 2010

The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to ban BlackBerry messaging, email and internet services because BlackBerry 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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