README.txt
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2 Java(TM) Cryptography Extension Policy Files
3 for the Java(TM) Platform, Standard Edition Runtime Environment
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9 The JCE architecture allows flexible cryptographic strength to be
10 configured via the jurisdiction policy files contained within these
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13 The default JCE policy files bundled in this Java Runtime Environment
14 allow for "unlimited" cryptographic strengths. For convenience,
15 this build also contains the historic "limited" strength policy files
16 which contain restrictions on cryptographic strengths, but they must be
17 specifically activated by updating the "crypto.policy" Security property
18 (e.g. <java-home>/conf/security/java.security) to point to the appropriate
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21 Each subdirectory contains a complete policy configuration, and additional
22 subdirectories can be added/removed to reflect local regulations.
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24 JCE for Java SE has been through the U.S. export review process. The JCE
25 framework, along with the various JCE providers that come standard with it
26 (SunJCE, SunEC, SunPKCS11, SunMSCAPI, etc), is exportable from the
27 United States.
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29 You are advised to consult your export/import control counsel or attorney
30 to determine the exact requirements of your location, and what policy
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33 Please see The Java(TM) Cryptography Architecture (JCA) Reference
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