[Python-legal-sig] Export Python software

[M.-A. Lemburg]

Good afternoon,

I am sorry, but we cannot provide legal advice on this matter.

This is the information we have on the topic of export rules, but
it is somewhat outdated with respect to the US export laws:

https://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonSoftwareFoundationLicenseFaq#Is_Python_subject_to_export_laws.3F

Python 2.7.5 source code only contains hashing algorithms, no encryption
algorithms. It does contain wrapper code that allows using OpenSSL,
if available.

The Windows installers we ship also include the OpenSSL libraries,
which includes hashes and ciphers among other things.

Regards,
-- 
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On 13.09.2013 16:27, Zanette, Christina wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon,
> 
> I have a client who plans to export Python software, specifically version 2.7.5., from the United States to another country.   I am trying to determine the correct Export Control Classification Number and authority for export for Python software.
> 
> Could you kindly confirm that this software contains or otherwise uses encryption (or other information security, e.g. hashing)?  If yes, could you please describe the encryption, including algorithms, key length, etc?    I believe the software may be classified as ECCN 5D002, however I would appreciate your confirmation for the two questions stated above.
> 
> In addition, is there a CCATS or encryption registration associated with this software?  Finally, if this product is 5D002, can you confirm if it qualifies for a license exception (for instance license exception ENC (Encryption Commodities, Software and Technology), under the requirements of (b)(1) - self classification, (b)(2) - Encryption restricted; or (b)(3) encryption unrestricted?
> 
> Many thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Christina Zanette
> Bryan Cave LLP
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