Glossary

Controlled Technology is that technology (or technical data) identified in lists found in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) . As defined in these laws, technology includes:

• information related to the design,
• development, or
• production of equipment or software.

Transfers of listed technologies to non-U.S. persons or entities in the form of drawings, schematics, blueprints, research results, formulae, meetings, symposiums, classroom discussions, conversations, email, etc, are controlled. If any controlled information, technology, software, or equipment will be transferred to another party overseas or to a foreign party in the United States, a license must be obtained prior to the transfer unless a valid licensing exception or exclusion applies. To obtain a license, contact the Office of Legal Affairs at asklegal@gatech.edu.

Exports include:

• verbal communication,
• transfer of written documents, and
• transfer of U.S. computer software to a foreign national whether in the U.S. or abroad, if the technology is controlled.

The determination of whether a technology is controlled by export regulations is critical in determining whether export control laws and regulations apply to the activity to be conducted overseas.

Foreign National:

For export control regulation purposes, an individual is NOT a foreign national if he/she:

•Is a U.S. citizen;
•Is granted permanent residence ("green card"); or
•Is granted status as a protected person (political asylee).