US crypto laws? Need help!
Peter D. Junger
junger at pdj2-ra.F-REMOTE.CWRU.Edu
Sun Apr 14 06:54:13 PDT 1996
Jean Chouanard writes:
: Hi!
:
: I was wondering if a foreigner like, with a valid work visa but not a
: permanet green card, is allowed to use crypto in the state.
:
: If yes, is there any restriction? Depending on crypto methods?
:
: Thank a lot, Jean
In the U.S. there is no restriction on such a foreigner using crypto,
but it is supposedly a serious crime (ten years in jail and a million
dollar fine maximum) for anyone to disclose cryptographic software to
him or explain how it works.
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Peter D. Junger--Case Western Reserve University Law School--Cleveland, OH
Internet: junger at pdj2-ra.f-remote.cwru.edu junger at samsara.law.cwru.edu
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