[Python-Dev] rotor module (original) (raw)

Neal Norwitz neal@metaslash.com
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 17:32:10 -0500

"M.-A. Lemburg" wrote:

Neal Norwitz wrote: > > "M.-A. Lemburg" wrote: > > > > While discussing the PSF contrib docs with Martin, we came > > across a possible violation of the US export regulations: > > > > According to the BXA web-site, all crypto code with more > > than 56 bit keys, has to be regsitered with the BXA. rotor > > uses 80 bit keys. > > I believe this restriction was eased. Exemptions are listed here: > http://www.bxa.doc.gov/Encryption/lechart1.html > > For open source software: > > License Exception: TSU-740.13 > Country Scope: Global, may not knowingly export to the T-7 > Reporting Requirements: No > Restrictions: > - Notification by time of export Correct, but this notification may still be missing... the PSF should get this "fixed".

The only thing I was able to find was that mail was supposed to be sent to: crypt@bxa.doc.gov. I don't know if this is correct or not. If anyone wants, I can send a message to them asking what needs to be done?

Neal