Canon and IBM have also responded, saying that they have reviewed their supply chain and are addressing the issue.

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The difference is that only RIM is selling a claim of secure communications without addressing how they are securing their supply chain.

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"Once it passes in a few states there will be a chain reaction, " she said, noting that other countries such as England, Ireland and Sweden already have laws addressing workplace harassment.

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