When submitting your iOS app to the App Store, determining if your app is affected by Export Compliance involves checking whether it uses, accesses, or incorporates any encryption, including standard or proprietary algorithms. Apple requires developers to answer specific encryption-related questions during the submission process in App Store Connect.
Key points to consider:
Standard vs. Non-Standard Encryption:
If your app uses standard encryption algorithms such as those provided by Apple or commonly accepted international standards (IEEE, ITU, 3GPP, etc.), you typically select the option indicating use of standard encryption.
If your app uses proprietary or custom encryption algorithms not recognized internationally, you must provide export compliance documentation and may need to obtain licenses or classification codes (e.g., CCATS) from U.S. authorities.
Documentation and Registration:
Apps using non-exempt encryption must declare details about algorithms, encryption scope, and provide necessary documentation during submission.
Registration with the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) might be necessary.
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