Re: Export Control of Debian OS

["Fumiharu Nakayama" <Fumiharu_Nakayama@toshibatec.co.jp>]

Dear Aoki-san, Paul-san,

Thanks for your quick reply. We really appreciate your advice.
We will think twice along your suggestions.

Best regards,

F.Nakayama
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   FUMIHARU (HARRY) NAKAYAMA
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Osamu Aoki <osamu@debian.org> wrote on 2009/09/04 21:29:23:

> Hi Nakayama-san,

> On Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 04:10:36PM +0900, Fumiharu Nakayama wrote:
> > Dear Debian Project,
> >
> > My name is Harry Nakayama worked w/ TOSHIBA TEC Corporation in Japan.
> >
> > Now we are researching Debian OS Export control policy from Debian
project
> > FAQ or others.
> > But we cannot made it so far.
> >
> > So, we need your support/help in this regards.
> > Would you please tell me if you have ECCN and CCATS number already?
> > If you don't have it, pls be advice how we can handle or judge Debian
OS
> > export control.

> Have you read "http://www.bis.doc.gov/licensing/do_i_needaneccn.html";?

> > How do I get an ECCN?
> >
> > There are three ways to determine the ECCN for your product.
> >
> > 1. Determine the classification yourself.
> > 2. Go to the source.
> > 3. Get an official classification from the Bureau of Industry and
> > Security (BIS).

> We are volunteer organization for software.  We can not be made liable
> for judging such legal matter.  Thus 2nd option is not for you as I
> understand.

> Although it sounds harsh, the best thing to do is judge by eading
> corresponding regulations.  That is what most companies do for exporting
> anything these days.  Company such as yours should have department
> taking care such matters.

> Any advice or suggestion provided here should be considered as
> "reference opinion" and no gurantee.  After all, Debian is provided as
> is.  Unlike commercial vender of software, we are not selling software.

> Osamu

> PS: It will be nice to have some page for these issues on our web so
> these FAQ can be addressed properly without making us liable.