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Encryption, April 24, 1998
- Should current U.S. export laws be eased to allow American companies to sell stronger encryption, or data-scrambling, software overseas?
- Should U.S. computer users be required to deposit the keys to their
encryption programs with third parties so that American law
enforcement officials can unscramble electronic messages when they
suspect criminal activity?
- What are the policy considerations in support of and in opposition to
the Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (H.R. 695) and the
Secure Public Networks Act (S. 909)?
Speakers Included:
- Ed Gillespie
Executive Director
Americans for Computer Privacy
- Bruce W. McConnell
Co-chair, Interagency Working Group on Cryptography Policy
Office of Management and Budget
- David Peyton
Director, Technology Policy
National Association of Manufacturers
- William A. Reinsch
Under Secretary for Export Administration
Department of Commerce