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RCMP Seeks Backdoor Wiretap Access to Blackberry Messaging

By Michael Geist

CBC reports this evening that the RCMP is seeking backdoor wiretap access to Blackberry devices.  The law enforcement agency is concerned that email messaging with the Blackberry is secure and encrypted which raises fears that it is widely used by criminal elements.  Liberal MP Marlene Jennings touts her lawful access bill as the appropriate solution, while I respond with concerns about the impact on privacy and business.  I also argue - as has long been the case in the lawful access discussion - that before jumping into legislation solutions, law enforcement must first demonstrate that the current laws have created a real impediment to their investigations.

Full post as published by Michael Geist on March 24, 2009 (boomark / email).