Cryptology : the law and science of electronic secrets and codes / Noel G. Ramiscal.

Includes bibliographical references.

The book is a timely and significant work that surveys and critiques the legal developments in the field of cryptology in the international arena. He carefully scrutinizes the pertinent provisions of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies that forty one countries currently subscribe to, which can impact the study, research and entrepreneurial enterprises in cryptology in these countries. The nascent connection between this Arrangement and the recently passed Arms Trade Treaty is delineated. He then goes on to examine the effect of the Arrangement's provisions, and their implementation in three countries that are members of the Arrangement, and which are considered the leading States in the battle against terrorism: the United States of America (U.S.A.), Australia and the United Kingdom (U.K.). The book pools and highlights relevant insights drawn from the legal framework and judicial pronouncements in these jurisdictions that show how the implementation of export controls and policies on cryptological goods can affect the rights and interests of private citizens, academics, researchers and industries that rely on, or utilize cryptology in their lives and businesses. -Foreword of the book.