Scrambling Through the Regulatory Maze

摘要

The United States government's broad restrictions on the export of encryption products have been a hotly debated issue for several years. Industry groups have argued that export of robust encryption software is essential to secure electronic commerce transactions and to support the service provider network infrastructure, while the government has cited law enforcement concerns for mandating tight controls. Last September, the Clinton Administration announced a new policy on encryption exports, particularly the release of strong encryption software to certain industries.