---
title: "Export control"
description: "How U.S. export regulations apply to software on CARC systems: export-controlled software may be installed only with prior written approval or a written exception from UNM Export Control."
type: Policy
tags:
  - About
  - Policy
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  at: "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z"
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---

# Export control

## 1. Overview of export restrictions

The U.S. Government controls exports of sensitive equipment, software, and
technology as a means to promote U.S. national security interests and foreign
policy objectives.

## 2. Application to software

* Software is regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry
  and Security, under the
  [Export Administration Regulations (EAR)](https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear){target=_blank}.
  A software export under the EAR includes "any release of technology or
  software subject to the EAR in a foreign country," or any release of "source
  code subject to the EAR to a foreign national."
* The term "release" is defined very broadly to include inspection by foreign
  nationals, exchanges of information, or the application of personal
  knowledge or technical experience acquired in the United States.

## 3. Exceptions

The EAR excludes publicly available software, except for some encryption
technology. Other exceptions may be available for non-publicly licensed
software. To determine whether exceptions are available, faculty principal
investigators should contact the UNM Main Campus Office of Export Control for
guidance *before* requesting EAR-controlled software installations on CARC
systems. A written exception from UNM Export Control will be required.

## 4. Installation of export-controlled software

All requests for installation of export-controlled software on CARC systems
require prior written approval or a written exception from UNM Export Control.

## 5. Contact information

UNM Main Campus Office of Export Control — email <export@unm.edu>, phone
505-277-2968.

!!! note "Regulated data"

    Export control is separate from the data restrictions in the
    [Good Neighbor Use Policy](/docs/getting-started/good-neighbor-policy/):
    HIPAA, PHI, PCI, FERPA, and CUI data may not be stored on or transferred
    via CARC systems.