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[FYI] McCAIN TO INTRODUCE ENCRYPTION BILL
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1 April 1999. Thanks to Ed Roback.
from: http://www.senate.gov/~mccain/encrypt.htm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1999
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
PIA PIALORSI (202)224-2670
NANCY IVES (202)224-7130
McCAIN TO INTRODUCE ENCRYPTION BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced he
will introduce legislation as soon as Congress reconvenes to encourage
electronic commerce by facilitating the accessibility and export of
encryption technology. The PROTECT Act's purpose is to promote
electronic commerce that is in keeping with our national security.
"This bill protects our national security and law enforcement
interests while maintaining the United States leadership role in
information technology," McCain said. "We must update our laws to
reflect the realities of the information age."
The bill would do the following:
Direct the National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST)
to complete the establishment of an advanced encryption standard
by January 1, 2002.
Allow for exportation of encryption of key lengths of up to 64
bits.
Permit the exportation of non-defense encryption (above 64 bits)
to responsible entities and governments of North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO), Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN), and Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD).
Allow for liberalization of export controls for encryption by
creating an Encryption Export Advisory Board to review
applications for exemption of encryption of over 64 bits and give
recommendations to the Secretary of Commerce. The board would be
made up of 12 members: the Under Secretary of Commerce for Export
Administration, seven individuals appointed by the President (one
from the National Security Agency, one from the Central
Intelligence Agency, one from the Office of the President, and
four representatives from the private sector who have experience
in information technology), four representatives appointed by
Congress (one by the Majority Leader of the Senate, one by the
Minority Leader of the Senate, one by the Speaker of the House,
and one by the Minority Leader of the House).
Give the Secretary of Commerce 15 days to respond to
recommendations. If he rejects a recommended exemption, his
decision is subject to judicial review.
Reaffirm existing presidential authority to veto a recommended
exemption for national security purposes, and to establish
terrorist and embargo controls.
Authorize increased funding to law enforcement and national
security agencies to upgrade facilities and intelligence.
Give the Secretary of Commerce the authority to prohibit the
exportation of particular encryption products to an individual or
organization in a foreign country identified by the Secretary.
Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) and McCain have been working to reach a
compromise on this issue for many months. Burns is co-sponsoring this
bill along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT).
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