Foreign countries that have been approved by the United States include the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, France, and Germany. Law enforcement's desire is to recover data by methods afforded them today with wiretaps. Any method of data recovery by law enforcement should use the currently established legal practices for obtaining permission to install a wiretap. Another method for keeping strong encryption products out of the hands of criminals is to allow the sale of strong encryption only to recognized companies and then require them to take precautions in the deployment of the solutions. Summary Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, privacy is a fundamental right of all people.
Strong encryption is a tool that enables people and businesses to communicate securely.
U.S.-based companies are currently the leaders in this technology. Current export restrictions foster foreign suppliers of encryption solutions. The Internet facilitates communication between individuals and businesses. Strong encryption, from preferred U.S. suppliers, enables individuals and businesses to take advantage of the low cost and wide availability of the Internet.