While most of our focus has been on embedded serial numbers and digital signatures, we have become increasingly concerned with several standards - IPv6 and cable modems in particular. These standards would likely take control of information away from the user by creating the equivalent of Internet ID cards. Unlike the serial number in Intel's Pentium III, IPv6's gradual standard setting process and implementation have made it difficult for advocates to focus limited resources already overtaxed by other threats to privacy online. New regulations concerning the export of encryption software should be announced by December 16, 1999. At this point, the source code can not be posted on the Internet.
Encryption is a complicated issue, and changes occur frequently.
Join the CDT Activist Network if you would like to help CDT work to make changes in the Export regulations. Join the CDT Policy Post mailing list to stay informed of encryption and other laws affecting the Internet. You should check with your country's government offices in charge of export controls. I am a citizen of the United States. Probably, but to be safe check with the Bureau of Export Administration , a division of the United States Department of Commerce.