On December 26, 2019, the State Department issued an interim final rule that nearly mirrors the changes adopted by the Commerce Department in 2016. The new ITAR rule will allow for cloud based storage and handling in the U.S. and abroad of appropriately encrypted ITAR controlled software and technical data. It will take effect on March 25, 2020, but allows 30 days for public comment (until January 27, 2020) and perhaps further revision by… Continue Reading