The Canadian Blackberry maker, Research in Motion, is not rejoicing its role in the new stage of evolution of man. It is under pressure to give the Indian government partial access to the information sent across the devices.
RIM is facing the dilemma of standing by their principles and refusing to give access or losing the significant Indian market. The Indian government argues that monitoring communications is necessary in order to combat terrorism. National security, some argue, should take precidence over personal privacy.
Others, however, say that would undermine personal privacy and corporate security. More than a question of ethics, Blackberry has gained a loyal following on the strength of its security features. If RIM concedes, it could potentially lose more customers to Apple and Google in the increasingly crowded smartphone market.
To give way or not give way, that is the question.