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Subject: [fw-wiz] Export restrictions for Embargo-ed countries
From: Todd Joseph (toddConnActivity.ConnActivity.com)
Date: Thu Apr 20 2000 - 14:26:57 CDT

We need to make a "best effort" attempt to prevent embargo-ed
companies from accessing some of our hosts on the Internet. Yes, this
is a legal requirement. :-<

Here's the current list of countries to block. I'm yet clear on how
to keep the list up-to-date (as embargo's are lifted/enforced).

(1) Afghanistan (Taliban-controlled areas)
(2) Cuba
(3) Iran
(4) Iraq
(5) Libya
(6) North Korea
(7) Serbia (except Kosovo)
(8) Sudan
(9) Syria

Here's some thoughts on a "best effort" attempt. Yes, there are
several ways around all of these.

(1) Block based on assigned NetBlocks. I seriously doubt this is
possible. Didn't find anything on ARIN that helped...

(2) Block based on Domain name. What about a site with no PTR record?
Even if there was a PTR, the name could end in .com, .net. .org, etc.

(3) Legalise Form: "Are you from one of these countries: ?"

(4) Some combination of the above.

Has anyone here done this?

Todd