Kermit 95 - Export Permissions

Kermit 95 2.1 includes strong encryption capabilities as part of its security features. Export of cryptographic software is restricted by United States of America Export Administration Regulations. This is a matter of USA law, which governs the New York based Kermit Project.

The United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), via CCATS # G025631 dated 07/16/2002, has granted to Kermit 95:

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 5D002 (Telecommunications and Information Security - Software), Paragraph C.1.
Export License Exception ENC (Encryption Commodities and Software) under Sections 740.17(A) and 740.17(B)(3) of the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

This allows export of the cryptographic version of Kermit 95 to all countries except Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, and Syria. Of course the non-cryptographic version can be exported to any country at all but is available only for electronic purchase and delivery, not in shrinkwrapped form. (If you disagree with the composition of the list of embargoed countries or any other facet of US export law, please direct your comments to the appropriate government or international bodies.)

Kermit 95 Export Permissions / Columbia University / kermit@columbia.edu / 16 July 2002