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by lovingCranberry 1410 days ago
This made me think of the encryption export ban. Looks like there are still some restrictions:

> Militarized encryption equipment, TEMPEST-approved electronics, custom cryptographic software, and even cryptographic consulting services still require an export license[9](pp. 6–7). Furthermore, encryption registration with the BIS is required for the export of "mass market encryption commodities, software and components with encryption exceeding 64 bits" (75 FR 36494). In addition, other items require a one-time review by, or notification to, BIS prior to export to most countries.[9] For instance, the BIS must be notified before open-source cryptographic software is made publicly available on the Internet, though no review is required.[10]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_of_cryptography_from_th...

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I wonder what counts as "custom cryptographic software"?
I hope not my rot-13 implementation from school.