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chiph on Nov 14, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: A Golden Key Encryption Law

> Regulate encryption like you regulate heavy weapons.

They were at one time. Encryption was regulated under the ITAR laws until 1997.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Traffic_in_Arms_...

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