Encryption

We believe that we have the world’s leading encryption regulation practice. We have extensive experience in encryption export and import licensing matters in the United States, France, China, Russia, Hong Kong, and other countries. 

Our web-based Country-by-Country Guide to Encryption Regulations is the leading resource on global encryption import, use and export controls, covering approximately 100 countries. We also counsel both developers and users of encryption products on global licensing and distribution strategies.

We also have one of the broadest and most sophisticated public key infrastructure (PKI) practices of any law firm, and are among a very small number of law firms worldwide that regularly practice in this area. 

We have advised clients on developing and implementing industry PKIs in the insurance, mortgage finance, healthcare, financial services, and natural resources industries. We have advised many clients on developing and implementing enterprise PKI solutions and other secure business solutions that incorporate PKI technology. 

We represent both commercial users of PKI technology and vendors of PKI technology solutions.   

Select News & Events

• Stewart Baker Discusses Cybersecurity on Chinese Television Program "Dialogue"
• Stewart Baker Testifies on Cybersecurity Issues Facing the United States
• Stewart Baker and Michael Vatis to Present at WMACCA’s Global Issues Forum on the Perils of Taking Information Technology Global
• Stewart Baker to Present at ACI’s Advanced Summit on Complying with Global Encryption Controls
• Michael Vatis Participates in Panel at Fordham's ILJ Symposium, Cyber Attacks: International Cybersecurity in the 21st Century
• Steptoe Attorneys Present Webcast on Encryption

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Publications

• International Law Advisory - BIS Issues New Encryption Rule
  June 28, 2010
• Encryption Countryguide Brochure
  December 1, 2009
• International Law Advisory - BIS Issues Revisions to Encryption Rules of EAR
  October 3, 2008
• Steptoe & Johnson LLP's Encryption Export Regulation Update
  June 20, 2003