Export controls
Encryption technology classified by State Department as a “munition” (until December, 1996)
Illegal to export hardware, software, technical information
Illegal to provide material or technical assistance to non-US personnel, including posting on the internet to be available outside the US
In December, 1996, jurisdiction transferred to Commerce Department, but restrictions remain.
Export regulations being challenged on in the courts (Bernstein v. US Dept. of State, et. al.)