United States of America: Consultation closes as part of published Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Interim Final Rule on cybersecurity items regulation

On 5 December 2021, after being opened on 21 October 2021, the consultation on the possible effects of the interim final rule on the U.S. industries and cybersecurity, in general, was closed. It was opened along with the publishing of the interim final rule by the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), was closed. The Rule aims to implement controls against certain “cybersecurity items" that are used to pursue malicious cyber activities such as espionage or surveillance. This is done through amendments to the Commerce Control List (CCL). Furthermore, the Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) are updated and a new License Exception Authorized Cybersecurity Exports (ACE) is created. The Rule will be put in effect on 19 January 2022.