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Distributing Encryption Software May Break the Law
Developers, distributors, and users of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) often face a host of legal issues which they need to keep in mind. Although areas of law such as copyright, trademark, and patents are frequently discussed, these are not the only legal concerns for FOSS. One area that often escapes notice is export controls. It may come as a surprise that sharing software that performs or uses cryptographic functions on a public website could be a violation of U.S. export control law...
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ONC Blockchain Challenge and the Birth of the Cryptocitizen for Healthcare
Who spends the time to write a 10-page proposal paper that is going to a government agency? Everyone knows that even if the paper is read nothing will happen, right? We as a society have to believe in something, and if we are going to invest time, working towards improving the health of a nation is a noble first step. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in partnership with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), launched a request for papers called the ONC Blockchain Challenge...
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