A Cryptography Policy Framework for Electronic Commerce: Building Canada's Information Economy and Society

Task Force on Electronic Commerce
Industry Canada
February 1998

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Contents

Introduction: Building Canada's Information Economy and Society

• Connecting Canadians
• A Cryptography Policy for Canada

Part 1: Cryptography and its Applications

• Secret Key Cryptography
• Public Key Cryptography
• Certification Authorities

Part 2: Cryptography Policy in Canada Today

• Why a New Policy on Encryption
• Government of Canada Public Key Infrastructure
• Review of Canada's Encryption Policy

Part 3: Considerations in Developing Canada's Cryptography Policy

• Electronic Commerce Considerations
• Lawful State Access Considerations
• Human Rights and Civil Liberties Considerations
• Technical Security Considerations
• International Considerations

Part 4: Policy Options

• Encryption of Stored Data
• Encryption of Real-time Communications
• Export Controls

Questions for Public Response

Glossary of Terms

References and Resources