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ITAR Dual-Use Encryption: Navigating Compliance in Cryptography

ITAR’s Scope and Impact on Dual-Use Encryption What is ITAR and How Does It Apply to Dual-Use Encryption? ITAR plays a critical role in regulating dual-use encryption technologies. It controls the export of items listed on the United States Munitions List (USML), which includes certain encryption systems. These regulations apply when encryption technologies can be […]

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Encryption Dual-Use Regulation under EU Law

Legal Framework and Key Terminology in Encryption Dual-Use Regulation Definition of Dual-Use Encryption under EU Regulation Under EU Regulation 2021/821, encryption technologies are classified as dual-use items due to their potential applications in both civilian and military contexts. Key terms such as “cryptography,” “asymmetric algorithm,” and “symmetric algorithm” are essential for understanding how these regulations […]