Background
Encryption is used to provide a variety
of security services for commercial transactions. However, strong encryption
also gives rise to a number of challenges for national security and
law enforcement agencies, who may find it difficult to derive intelligence
from encrypted intercepted communications and retrieved data. Consequently,
many software products are subject to export licensing controls and,
in certain circumstances, US re-export controls. The key risk to businesses
is that they export licensable technology without taking account of
the export controls, thereby leaving the business open to criminal
and civil penalties.
How can we help?
- We can assist clients to understand
their obligations and to promote
effective and appropriate procedures for processing enquiries/orders
in accordance
with export control requirements;
- We can provide clients with comprehensive
coverage, detailing requirements
of all relevant functions from sales,
through order administration, to
credit and finance and dispatch;
- We can help clients build procedures
that cover, inter alia establishing
which of software applications require
an export license and what type of
license would best suit, taking into
account customers and destinations;
- Our deliverable will be clear and
simple export control compliance
procedures, appropriate to the business'
structure and integrated with business
functions that would fill any identified compliance
gaps; and deal with any compliance
risks that may have been uncovered.
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