Number: 98-905 Title: THE ENCRYPTION DEBATE: INTELLIGENCE ASPECTS Authors: Keith G. Tidball and Richard A. Best, Jr., Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division Abstract: The 106th Congress is expected to resume an ongoing debate on restricting the export of sophisticated computer encryption systems. In the 105th Congress strong support for removing encryption export restrictions and allowing U.S. software firms to compete in the world marketplace was balanced by concern that widespread availability of such systems could undercut important law enforcement and intelligence interests. Pages: 6 Date: Updated November 4, 1998