[VOIPSEC] VoIP providers must allow wiretapping by law enforcement agencies by next May 14

[Lee Dilkie]

Brian Honan wrote:
> Apologies, my maiden post and I forget to post the link - Doh !!
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> http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9001091&taxonomyId
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> Hi Folks
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> I came across this article today and thought it would be of interest to everyone on the list,
> especially in light of the recent posting regarding Skype.  How will ISPs deal with providing access
> to Skype traffic in this scenario?
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> Regards
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> Brian 
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As I understand it, it's not the ISP's responsibility to allow access 
for wiretap, it's the responsibility of the "VoIP provider". In which 
case, it falls upon Skype, Vonage, MSN and cable VoIP providers to 
implement the required functionality in whatever way they see fit to comply.

-lee