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Export Control
Definition
Government regulations that restrict the transfer of specified goods, software, technology, and technical data across national borders for reasons of national security, foreign policy, or non-proliferation. Export controls in the UK are administered under the Export Control Act 2002, while the US uses the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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