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Export-Controlled Information (ITAR, EAR)


Data Description

Export-Controlled Information (ITAR, EAR) includes information that is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, anti-terrorism, or non-proliferation. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) govern this data type. Current law requires that this data be stored in the U.S and that only authorized U.S. persons be allowed access to it. U.S. Persons include U.S. Citizens and persons with a Legal Permanent Resident status (green card).

Examples of ITAR, EAR:

  • Chemical and biological agents and toxins
  • Military electronics
  • Documents detailing work on new formulas for explosives
  • Military or defense articles and services
  • Dual use technologies (technologies with both a military and commercial application)
  • Encryption technology
  • Nuclear technology
  • Space technology and satellites

Research may be subject to export controls oversight when:

  • The items, materials, technology or technical data used in the research are identified on U.S. export control lists.
  • Researchers work formally or informally with, or provide technical assistance to, foreign nationals from countries currently sanctioned (e.g., for trade, travel, or terrorism) by the U.S.
  • A research agreement (e.g., contract, award, non-disclosure agreement) limits publication of results or participation in the design, conduct, or reporting of the research based on citizenship.
PermittedIT Tools & Products
ALLOWED ISAAC Secure Enclave
ALLOWED Windows Virtual Machines (VMs)
ALLOWED Linux Virtual Data Center Workstations (Linux vDWS)
ALLOWED Virtual Data Center WorkStations (vDWS)
ALLOWED WebEx FedRAMP
ALLOWED Globus - Secure Enclave
ALLOWED Qualtrics
ALLOWED REDCap
NOT ALLOWEDAmazon Web Services (AWS)
NOT ALLOWEDGoogle Drive
NOT ALLOWEDGmail
NOT ALLOWEDGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)
NOT ALLOWEDGoogle Cloud Platform FedRAMP
NOT ALLOWEDOutlook
NOT ALLOWEDMicrosoft OneDrive for Business
NOT ALLOWEDISAAC Legacy
NOT ALLOWEDISAAC Next Generation cluster (ISAAC-NG)
NOT ALLOWEDZoom
NOT ALLOWEDGlobus - Open Enclave

Additional Resources

Contact the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED) for additional information about data types.

Chris Godfrey,
Compliance Officer and Export Control Officer
Email: jgodfre8@utk.edu 
Phone: 865-974-0232

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