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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
For Immediate Release
July 17, 2000
STATEMENT BY VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE
ON ADMINISTRATION ACTION TO UPDATE ENCRYPTION
EXPORT POLICY TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
In September, 1998, I announced a series of steps we were taking to
update the Administration's encryption policy. Our work, which grew out
of discussions between government and American industry, law enforcement
and privacy advocates, was designed to promote electronic commerce will
protecting our national interests in law enforcement, privacy and
national security.
Today, that mission continues with an important announcement
regarding encryption exports to the European Union and other nations.
The new policy strips away review requirements and other restrictions
that serve to inhibit the ability of American businesses and workers to
compete in the global marketplace. While ensuring our competitiveness,
this policy continues to preserve our ability to fight crime, protect
individual privacy and enhance the security of our nation.
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