After the on-going controversy from last several months over BlackBerry Services in India, Research In Motion (RIM) submitted another proposal to the Indian security agencies on lawful interception of BlackBerry Enterprise (BES) and Messenger Services (BBM).
Research In Motion (RIM) today said it had given a solution ahead of a January 31st which is target date that enables Indian wireless carriers lawful access to consumer services including the BlackBerry Messenger, but excluding access to corporate emails.
The company said that ” The lawful access capability now available to RIM’s carrier partners meets the standard required by the government of India for all consumer messaging services offered in the Indian marketplace.”
“We also wish to underscore, once again, that this enablement of lawful access does not extend to BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), which is essentially an enterprise VPN solution, referring to its corporate email server.
Earlier RIM was said that BlackBerry Enterprise Service customers create their own key and RIM does not possess any master key to decode the data. The encrypted traffic is delivered through RIM’s servers, based mostly in Canada, though corporate clients can choose to host their servers elsewhere.
S R January 14, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@Aman
Thats the beauty of it. Even though someone does not use something or know how it works, or even the implications of what they are saying, they will not resist the temptation to pass so called patriotic comments. Personally, even I do not use or need a Blackberry at this time. But is it really so difficult for who don’t to know its usefulness to others and the very dangerous path the government is taking? Its all an eyewash to avoid addressing real issues.
Aman January 14, 2011 at 4:26 pm
I beg to disagree with the bloggers. i own a bb and find it really important for my line of work. Also i handle a lot of sensitive data which if released to competitors will cost my org a lot of monies. being constantly on the move bb is an essential method for me to be in touch with my office in real time basis. i am not sure if the ppl who comment on TT come froma similar background and have a justified right to comment on BB and RIM. i agree with S R’s point of govt snooping on all data and being misused by someone with non terrorist linkanges. we all know abt corporate espionage and how trustworthy our govt is.
hellboy January 14, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Ban RIM! problem solved!
Keshav Jha January 14, 2011 at 11:59 am
I don’t feel the need of Blackberry.
S R January 13, 2011 at 8:01 pm
It seems the concept of privacy simply does not exist in the Indian psyche. Government has no business in playing big brother in a random manner like this without any concern to subscriber’s privacy. This is a very dangerous and ominous trend. If there is reason or evidence to snoop on a particular number, then the same should be obtained thru a court order. Blanket eavesdropping like this is not only dangerous but will also be misused in a big way.
It is very sad that most people do not even realize the dangers of such trends. Terrorism is just used as an excuse to meet other ends.
PD January 13, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Blackberry services of RIM need not be considered or even seen as an essential requirement in the present telecom scenario in our country. Enough options are available for users such high-end users ! Therefore, nothing short of full access to their entire operations in and or relating our nation should be accepted. We, ourselves, eve-dropped by all and sundry, in some cases even with ulterior motives, leave alone security concern ! Let the TT bloggers take the cue !
sri January 13, 2011 at 6:50 pm
WTC towers attacked by Terrorists communicating thru postal letters but not by email/IM/Blackberry. Naxals use their personal courier service. Who will use blackberry and cellphone?
Pratik January 13, 2011 at 6:37 pm
just impose ban on it.
They will come with solution with in a hour.
Deep Parikh January 13, 2011 at 6:19 pm
This opens up the true face of RIM,which earlier said that Lawful Access for the communication through its servers was not possible,now when a deadline was set it came up with a solution.Still I think the Ministry of Home Affairs should push for access to Enterprise Server Emails also as they can also be made available.A stern message to such companies really helps get the government’s work done.