What are Export Controls?
Export controls are a body of federal regulations that regulate:
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Disclosure, shipment, use, transfer, or transmission of any item, commodity, material, technical information, technology, software, or encrypted software for the benefit of a foreign person or foreign entity anywhere (including the transfer of controlled information within the U.S. “deemed export”);
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Transactions and the provision of services involving prohibited countries, persons or entities based on trade sanctions, embargoes and travel restrictions; and
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Certain transactions with persons or entities designated on a federal restricted parties lists.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security: Don't Let This Happen to You! Actual Investigations of Export Control and Antiboycott Violations (March 2024).
Do I Need to Comply?
Campus Policy: Export Control Policy
All members of the Campus Community MUST comply with U.S. export control laws when conducting any Activity:
- on University controlled premises, or
- on behalf of the University at any domestic location, or
- on behalf of the University at any foreign location.
How Do I Comply?