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Cloud computing, encryption, and export laws



Scott Ehrlich wrote:
> where does responsibility lie if someone in the
> US encrypts data in a manner that prohibits export

I think the problem isn't in exporting encrypted data, I think it is 
encryption *software* that was considered munitions. 

Not to say the there aren't other legal issues: Show me your encryption 
keys!  (http://xkcd.com/538/)


-kb






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