Export controls are U.S. laws that regulate how certain technology, services, materials, and information may be shared with foreign nationals, foreign entities, or foreign countries. These regulations exist to protect U.S. national security and support foreign policy objectives.
Export controls can apply to routine research activities often in ways that are not immediately obvious.
How Export Controls May Apply at UMB
Export controls may be triggered when:
- UMB investigators collaborate with international partners
- Foreign nationals have access to controlled equipment, materials, or technical information on campus
- UMB personnel travel internationally for research, teaching, or conferences
- Tangible research materials, equipment, software, or data are shipped outside the United States
What UMB Personnel Need to Do
All University personnel are responsible for understanding when their activities may be subject to export controls and for cooperating with compliance reviews.
To build awareness:
- Review the Export Compliance Awareness Education presentation for key concepts, definitions, and an overview of UMB procedures
- Watch the four-minute NCURA video, "Export Controls Compliance," presented by Dava Casoni (University of Southern California, Institute for Creative Technologies), for a brief overview of how export controls apply in a university setting
When export controls apply, UMB personnel will work with the ORD Export Compliance Officer to:
- Determine whether a governmental license is required
- Implement access controls for restricted information
- Monitor compliance throughout the activity
- Safeguard all controlled materials, data, and technology