[Crypto] Export is easier than you think

Andrew Lewycky (plewycky@oise.utoronto.ca)
Sat, 19 Apr 1997 07:04:38 -0400

ITAR-controlled munitions can be exported from the US to Canada with
only a Shipper's Export Declaration. Once in Canada, the rules are much
less stringent.

http://insight.mcmaster.ca/org/efc/pages/doc/crypto-export.html
describes some experiences with Canadian export law concerning
cryptography.

http://axion.physics.ubc.ca/ECL.html is an extract from the guide of
controlled items.

It seems most likely that Linux would be exempted by the statement:

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General "Software" Note
This List does not embargo "software" which is either"


   a.Generally available to the public by being: 
       1.Sold from stock at retail selling points, without restriction,
by means of: 
            a.Over-the-Counter transactions; 
            b.Mail order transactions; or 
            c.Telephone call transactions; and 
       2.Designed for installation by the user without further
substantial support by the supplier; or 
   b.In the public domain". 

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Linux is "sold from stock" (whatever) by telephone call transactions,
and is certainly not accompanied by substantial support.


If this plan is interesting, I'll volunteer to get the necessary
permissions/permits. (Especially as I'm <18, which should keep me from
getting into trouble if I goof up. :)




Andrew Lewycky
plewycky@oise.utoronto.ca