When research is subject to export controls,Ìýthe university has increased obligations under federal law to protect the technology that comes from the research—including any data and software—according to a complex set of regulations.


The scope of such protection will depend on the implications the technology has for national security, regional stability, human rights protections, anti-terrorism, etc.

If the implications are significant, then the university will need to implement a stricter level of protection through:

  • Physical access controls
  • Data security measures
  • Personnel restrictions
  • Increased scruitny of foreign collaborations

The good news is that most research conducted at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder meets the requirements for one of three main exclusionsÌýto the application of export controls, allowing for open participation and collaboration in campus research.