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Russia bans Canadian BlackBerry phones

EU Times — Mon, 29 May 2017 12:24:09 +0000

Russia’s telecom and media watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked all BlackBerry websites, having thus deprived owners of BlackBerry smartphones of the possibility to access their settings and personal accounts. In response to complaints, Russian officials redirect all questions to Canada, where BlackBerry devices are made. BlackBerry smartphones are known for their security protection and thus enjoy […]

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Canadian faces $20k fine, jail time for refusing to unlock phone during airport check

EU Times — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 09:52:47 +0000

A 38-year old Canadian citizen is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of up to 25,000 Canadian dollars for refusing to unlock his cell and thus “obstructing” an in-depth security screening by the border service officials at the Halifax airport. Alain Philippon from Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, has been detained and charged with […]

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Why gadget makers wield a 'kill switch'

EU Times — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:02:55 +0000

When you buy a video game from Best Buy, you don’t give the retailer the right to barge into your house whenever it wants. So why do we give that permission to software companies? Most popular smartphone operating systems and other electronic gadgets include what security researchers refer to as a kill switch. This capability […]

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Universal phone charger just months away as mobile firms back micro-USB design

EU Times — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:45:01 +0000

The days of frantically searching for the correct mobile phone charger are finally set to end with the release of a universal charger compatible with almost all new handsets. The European Commission this week released technical specifications for a standard charger that have been approved by the world’s 14 biggest phone manufacturers including Apple, Nokia, […]

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UAE says BlackBerry is potential security threat

EU Times — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:14:49 +0000

Emirati officials have declared BlackBerry smartphones a potential threat to national security because users’ data is stored overseas, where local laws don’t apply and where analysts say it could be harder for authorities to monitor. The move renews concerns about efforts by the United Arab Emirates to control the flow of information in the Gulf […]

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Proposed New Law Would Let Police Snoop On What You Do Online In Canada

EU Times — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:02:56 +0000

It’s not exactly Big Brother and the overall intentions seem to have the public’s best interests at heart. But many are very uncomfortable about a proposed new law introduced in the House of Commons on Thursday that could affect anyone using the Internet in Canada. The bill, with the unwieldy name of “An Act Regulating […]

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