Question: What's your view on the use of encryption technology for protecting the privacy of citizens and companies? Do you favor legislation substantively easing export restrictions for strong encryption technology or use of encryption technology on the Inter
Submitted from Ronin Developer of Slashdot through Web White & Blue 2000 (10/30/00)
Answer from Al Gore:
Striking A Balance On Encryption
Between Privacy Interests and National Security
I believe that the best encryption policy is one that balances our commercial and privacy interests with national security and law enforcement concerns.
The current Administration has worked hard to achieve that balance -- a balanced encryption policy that increases privacy and security for families and businesses, while addressing the legitimate needs of national security and law enforcement. This year, for instance, the Administration has allowed U.S. companies to export strong encryption to Europe and other major allies without a license, a move that was praised by the computer industry.
Under our policy, any widely available encryption product can also be exported to anyone except the seven state supporters of terrorism. I believe that technologies like encryption are now more important than ever to our economy and to electronic commerce.
As president, I will support encryption policies that allow companies to compete internationally, while also protecting our vital national security interests.
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