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Question 85
- A Import restrictions some countries maintain which do not allow their citizens to use cryptography
- B Intellectual property laws restricting proprietary cryptographic information from being transferred to other countries
- C Privacy laws allowing the use of cryptography in other countries
- D Common law systems found in certain countries
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
A is correct. In addition to export restrictions, some countries also have cryptographic import restrictions. These governments do not allow their citizens to use cryptography because they want to ensure they can strictly monitor their citizens’ online activities.
Incorrect Answers:
B is incorrect. Intellectual property laws are not designed to restrict cryptographic materials and information from being transferred other countries.
C is incorrect. While privacy laws vary from country to country, privacy laws typically don’t explicitly allow or disallow the use of cryptography.
D is incorrect. Common law systems don’t specifically restrict the export or import of cryptographic algorithms and materials between countries.
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