rishab@dxm.ernet.in writes: : M.Gream@uts.EDU.AU (Matthew Gream): : > [quoting alt.pgp.security] : > I'm afraid I have to post a clarification to a clarification. I've just : > been in contact with the relevant people at the Defence Signals : > Directorate. It seems that regardless of advice obtained from other : > departments and documentation that points to the contrary, there are : > restrictive controls on software. : : Is the document mentioned the equivalent (with similar legal standing) of the : US ITAR? : : When the Scandinavian countries join the EU next year, what will the : implications for crypto be? France bans it, is there any EU policy proposal? : The EU has published a plan of action for how to proceed into the informationsociety. -> COM(94) 347 def. Brussels, 19.07.1994 This document only states that: (translated from dutch, lousy english I know) The Commision plans, advised by a group of officials concerning the security of informationsystems, to make a proposal in september 1994 for requirements that encryption systems and signature verification systems must follow. [..] The Community will research the possiblities for cooperation in the field of encryption with third countries, notably the US. Other relevant publications are: -> COM(94) 128 def. COD 288 Brussels, 13.06.1994 ISDN and mobile networks (cellular for US folks) -> COM(92) 422 Outline of Privacy Protection [If you are in the EU, most University Law Libraries will have these documents, in the US or elsewhere one should look for an depository Library for EU publications] EnJoY -- Exit! Stage Left. Alex de Joode <usura@vox.hacktic.nl>