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December 21, 2004
Encryption Export Restrictions
I wonder if there are any cypherpunks out there who might be able to clarify my interpretation that Clinton took all commercially available crypto off the US Munitions List in 2000. That's what this seems to say, but I'm just looking for a quick abstract.
UPDATE: I think it's pretty obvious here...
SUMMARY: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to allow the export and reexport of any encryption commodity or software to individuals, commercial firms, and other non-government end-users in all destinations. It also allows exports and reexports of retail encryption commodities and software to all end-users in all destinations. Post-export reporting requirements are streamlined, and changes are made to reflect amendments to the Wassenaar Arrangement. This rule implements the encryption policy announced by the White House on September 16 and will simplify U.S. encryption export rules. Restrictions on terrorist supporting states (Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan or Syria), their nationals and other sanctioned entities are not changed by this rule.
yay!
Posted by mbowen at December 21, 2004 10:25 AM
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I don't think so.
When I download software that has strong encryption components, I have to specify that I'm in the U.S. and not a citizen of a restricted country.
Posted by: DarkStar at December 21, 2004 06:40 PM