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Technology & Science

May 8, 1999

Computer Source Code Is Protected Speech

A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down government regulations that gave officials virtual veto power over the wide distribution of computer encryption software.

By Pamela A. MacLean
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down government regulations that gave officials virtual veto power over the wide distribution of computer encryption software.
        The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals brushed aside government fears the unregu...

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