Congressional Testimony
Thomas Parenty has extensive experience in international public policy issues surrounding information security and encryption. Mr. Parenty has testified five times before the U.S. Congress on national security, law enforcement, encryption, privacy, and U.S. competitiveness. He played a critical role in the formulation a national encryption policy that addressed national security, public safety, privacy, and economic interests.

Immediate Need for Relaxation of Export Controls for Software and Hardware with Encryption Capabilities
Before The Courts and Intellectual Property Subcommittee Of The Committee on the Judiciary US House of Representatives
March 4, 1999
View testimony (parentymarch41999.pdf)

Why Encryption Protects Privacy, Prevents Crime and Promotes National Security
Before The Constitution, Federalism and Property Rights Subcommittee Of The Committee on the Judiciary US Senate
March 17, 1998
View testimony (parentymarch171998.pdf)

Immediate Need for Export Control Relief for Software with Encryption Capabilities
Before The Telecommunications, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Of The Committee on Commerce US House of Representatives
September 4, 1997
View testimony (parentysept41997.pdf)

Protecting Public and Private Networks Through US Software with Encryption Capabilities is Critical to America's National Security
Before The National Security Committee US House of Representatives
July 30, 1997
View testimony (parentyjuly301997.pdf)

Immediate Need for Export Control Relief for Software with Encryption Capabilities
Before The International Economic Policy and Trade Subcommittee Of The International Relations Committee US House of Representatives
May 8, 1997
View testimony (parentymay81997.pdf)

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