Export Controls on Encryption (and other data security technologies) Basic Training 2025
April 9, 2025
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INSTRUCTOR: Felice Laird, Export Strategies, LLC
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Webinar tuition: $259
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US export controls on hardware and software using encryption remain one of the areas that can confound even the most experienced export compliance practitioner. To add to an already complex regulatory scheme, new controls on semiconductors must also be taken into account when classifying hardware with encryption functionality, This webinar will go through the basics of classifying items that could fall within Category 5 Part II of the Commerce Control List. We will also review export licensing requirements for these items, including NLR and License Exception ENC. Finally, we will look at the impact of the 2022-2024 Category 3 changes on classification and licensing determinations.
Designed for individuals with a working knowledge of US export regulations.
Topics include:
- General discussion of the present controls on commercial encryption technology.
- Review of technical basics and the terminology used in the Cat. 5 Part II Technical Note regarding ‘cryptography for data confidentiality’
- Review of classification methodologies for items where information security is not the primary purpose
- Review of Category 3 changes for high performance chips that also use encryption.
- The use of publicly available encryption code in creating software for commercial sale
- Understanding licensing authorities: NLR, ENC, and Export Licenses for products using encryption
- Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
- Outlook for future regulatory changes
This webinar will provide PowerPoint slides and include live video and commentary from Felice Laird who has 30 years’ experience in training on US export controls. Participants are invited to submit questions during the webinar. The final 30 minutes of the webinar will be allotted to answering participant questions.