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25 January 2000. Thanks to Anonymous. Source: US national newspaper, January 25, 2000
Foreigners Must Disclose Internet Secrets to Beijing Soon
Encryption Rules For Firms Threaten Growth of the Web
By MATT FORNEY
BEIJING -- The Chinese government is about to require foreign firms to reveal one of their deepest secrets -- the type of software used to protect sensitive data transfers over the Internet.
By next Monday, foreign and Chinese companies must register the type of commercial encryption software they use. Such software makes it more difficult for hackers -- or governments -- to eavesdrop on electronic messages. Eventually, the companies must provide details of employees who use the software, making it easier for authorities to monitor personal and commercial use of the Internet.
In addition, the regulations bar Chinese companies from buying products containing foreign-designed encryption software. A strict interpretation would include such products as Netscape browsers or Microsoft Outlook, as well as the more complex equipment vital for conducting business securely over the Internet.
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