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Re:Facebook, WhatsApp Will Have to Share Messages With U.K.? by freeflight on Saturday September 28, 2019 @02:10PM (#21101888)
> Are they going to outlaw encryption libraries?

Funny story about that, those used to be considered controlled munitions [0].

[0] http://www.treachery.net/~jdyson/crypto/tattoo.html

Re:Facebook, WhatsApp Will Have to Share Messages With U.K.? by jeremy_wiebe on Saturday September 28, 2019 @02:52PM (#21102147)
When you submit apps to Apple, you _still_ have to declare if your app uses encryption.

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/security/complying...

Re:Facebook, WhatsApp Will Have to Share Messages With U.K.? by GordonS on Saturday September 28, 2019 @02:23PM (#21101976)
TBH, I thought encryption was still subject to ITAR rules and considered "munitions" in the US?
Re:Facebook, WhatsApp Will Have to Share Messages With U.K.? by freeflight on Saturday September 28, 2019 @02:42PM (#21102103)
The current situation looks like it still has a whole ton of potential legal tripping points, from Wikipedia:

As of 2009, non-military cryptography exports from the U.S. are controlled by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. Some restrictions still exist, even for mass market products, particularly with regard to export to "rogue states" and terrorist organizations.

Militarized encryption equipment, TEMPEST-approved electronics, custom cryptographic software, and even cryptographic consulting services still require an export license.

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. For instance, the BIS must be notified before open-source cryptographic software is made publicly available on the Internet, though no review is required. Export regulations have been relaxed from pre-1996 standards, but are still complex. Other countries, notably those participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement, have similar restrictions.

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