As digital tools advance, encryption and cryptography are becoming a growing focus in export controls. This session will look at how these technologies are regulated and why they are playing a bigger role in the sanctions world. Points of discussion include:

• Highlighting why the export of cryptographic tools and encryption software is often less obvious, but just as critical
• Proposing the integration of encryption into sanctions regimes as a strategic extension of compliance frameworks
• Exploring existing trade restrictions: which goods and software are covered, and which jurisdictions are affected
• Focusing on the export control implications of software and cryptographic technologies in relation to high-risk countries, particularly Russia