[Python-Dev] rotor module (exporting encryption)

[M.-A. Lemburg]

Neal Norwitz wrote:
> 
> I spoke with Lynn Griffin at the BXA about this subject.
> She said the only requirement is to fill out this form (I filled
> in some of the details):
> 
> BEGIN FORM
> ----------
> SUBJECT: ENC NOTIFICATION
> 
> SUBMISSION TYPE: ENC
> SUBMITTED BY:
> SUBMITTED FOR: (company or person exporting the encryption item)
> POINT OF CONTACT:
> PHONE and/or FAX:
> MANUFACTURER: (if relevant)
> PRODUCT NAME/MODEL #: Python 2.2
> ECCN: 5D002
> NOTIFICATION: http://www.python.org
>               http://python.org/ftp/python/2.2/
> http://cvs.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/python/python/dist/src/Modules/rotormodule.c
> --------
> END FORM
> 
> The instructions are available from:  http://www.bxa.doc.gov/Encryption/PubAvailEncSourceCodeNofify.html.
> 
> The email should be sent to: crypt@bxa.doc.gov.
> 
> She also recommended a disclaimer on the website that the software
> is exported under US Export laws and can't be exported to the 7-8 countries
> or other specifically prohibited individuals.

This part is interesting; we should add a note to all download
pages on python.org (and also to the CVS checkout page). It's
silly, but I guess we don't have a choice.
 
> It seems we should submit this form, but for whom?  PSF?
> Who should be the point of contact?

The PSF secretary (Jeremy) will submit the form.

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Marc-Andre Lemburg
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