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ANNEX TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL: GUIDELINES FOR CRYPTOGRAPHY POLICY 1. AIMS The Guidelines are intended: [27] -- To strengthen the security of data in the Global Information Infrastructure (GII) and the Global Information Society (GIS), without adversely affecting public safety, law enforcement or national security [28] -- To raise awareness of the need for interoperable cryptographic methods in national and global information infrastructures and other information networks; [29] -- To assist decision-makers in the public and private sectors in developing and implementing coherent national and international policies, methods, measures, practices and procedures for the effective use of cryptography; [30] -- To promote co-operation between the public and private sectors in the development and implemantation of national and international cryptographic policies, methods, measures, practices and procedures; [31] -- To foster confidence in information technology systems and communications networks and the manner in which they are used; [32] -- To promote international co-operation between governments and within the framework of voluntary standardisation organisations in achieving coordinated use of cryptographic methods. II. SCOPE [33] The Guidelines are addressed to the public and private sectors.
ÒThe Guidelines ore primarily aimed at governments. in terms of the policy recommendations therein. but with anticipation that they will be widely read and followed by both the private and public sectorsÓ [34] These Guidelines apply to all information technology and communications systems. with the exception of classified government information. which falls outside the scope of these Guidelines.
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