US To Implement New Definitions Of Export, Release And Other Key Terms

On September 1, new definitions of terms used in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") will enter into effect. This two-part blog post highlights key upcoming changes.

In Part 1 of this two-part post, we focus on new controls on the "release" of technology and technical data. In Part 2 (available here), we look at new rules related to the use of end-to-end encryption for transferring EAR-controlled technology.  

Overview of changes

Definitions that have been updated include the following: