What is the law concerning the use of encryption technologies?

In Texas, encryption technologies are protected by State and Federal laws. Encryption technologies allow for the secure transmission and storage of data. Under Texas State law, encryption technologies can only be sold to those who have obtained a license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. All approved individuals must adhere to certain security and data encryption standards. At the Federal level, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) prohibits the intentional interception or disclosure of any electronic communications, including those transmitted using encryption technologies. Additionally, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) prohibits the unauthorized access of computers and computer systems, including the use of encryption technologies to access protected data. In Texas, it is illegal to acquire encryption technologies without a license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. It is also illegal to intercept any electronic communications that use encryption even if done unintentionally. It is also illegal to use encryption technologies to access protected data without authorization.

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