Legal framework for the export of encrypted products in Belgium and Luxembourg
WorldECR is publishing the first book focused solely on global encryption export controls – a must-have publication for any company, exporting, manufacturing or distributing tangible or intangible products that use encryption technology, regardless of its complexity or sophistication.

World Encryption Controls describes in detail the regulatory, licensing and policy frameworks for the export of encrypted products in 20+ jurisdictions (including the European Union). Indeed, many users, adept at navigating, e.g., US legislation but unfamiliar with the law elsewhere, may be surprised to discover the spectrum of approaches, definitions, and requirements pertaining to encryption export controls around the world – even within the
European Union.
As the book’s Consulting Editor, Gil Rosen of Israeli law firm Joseph Shem Tov & Co. points out:
‘There is some consensus, as reflected in the Wassenaar Arrangement’s list of controlled dual-use goods, but some countries are still relatively new to adopting legal and regulatory controls on encryption technology while others are more advanced. Many countries concern themselves only with the control of exports while other countries…seek to control much more.’
We have every confidence that this innovative, ground-breaking publication will prove to be an invaluable helpmate to those working in compliance not only in the broad range of companies in the ITC sector, but also for more
traditional businesses , for whom encryption technology has become an everyday and essential aspect of their activities.
Bert Gevers
Partner Attorney at LawBert Gevers is a local partner in our Brussels office. He heads of the Loyens & Loeff Indirect Tax Practice Group in Belgium, is a core member of the Corporate Investigations Team and co-heads the Food and Beverages Team.
T: +32 2 743 43 18 E: bert.gevers@loyensloeff.comPhilippe Zamboni di Salerano
Associate Attorney at lawPhilippe Zamboni di Salerano, attorney at law, is a member of the Indirect Tax practice group in our Brussels office.
T: +32 2 743 43 68 E: philippe.zamboni.di.salerano@loyensloeff.comOlivier Coulon
Attorney at Law Senior AssociateOlivier Coulon, senior associate, is a member of the Tax and VAT Team in our Luxembourg and Brussels offices. He focuses on indirect tax and international trade.
T: +352 466 230 303 E: olivier.coulon@loyensloeff.comGerard Kreijen
Senior associate Attorney at lawGerard Kreijen, attorney at law, co-heads the International Trade & Customs team. He practices in public international law with a particular focus on export controls, economic sanctions, investment treaty protection, and foreign investment controls.
T: +31 20 578 53 95 E: gerard.kreijen@loyensloeff.com