Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act
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The 'Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act' was approved on 1997 by the US Congress to affirm the rights of United States persons to use and sell encryption and to relax export controls on encryption.
[edit] Overview
- Freedom to use encryption.
- Freedom to sell encryption.
- Prohibition on mandatory key escrow.
- Unlawful use of encryption in furtherance of a criminal act.
[edit] References
[1] The Library of Congress Thomas.