French Encryption Import Compliance

Starting in July, apps distributed in France that use non-standard encryption algorithms or implement standard encryption (like AES or RSA) independently of iOS/macOS built-in encryption must comply with French encryption laws. Apple requires developers to submit an approved French declaration when uploading such apps to the App Store.

Starting in the first week of July, apps that meet the following criteria are required to comply with French Encryption Laws/Regulations if you intend to distribute your app in France. This requirement applies to apps that use, access, implement, or incorporate: - Any encryption algorithm that is yet to be standardized by international standard bodies such as IEEE, IETF, ISO, ITU, ETSI, 3GPP, TIA, etc. or not otherwise published; or - Standard e.g., AES, DES, 3DES, RSA encryption algorithm s instead of or in addition to accessing or using the encryption in iOS and/or Mac OS X Apple will require you to upload a copy of your approved French declaration when you submit your app to the App Store. Relevant French encryption regulations can be found at: - http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000005789847&dateTexte= LEGIARTI000006421577 - http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/archive/fr/reglementation/regl crypto.html - http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/site article195.html - http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/site article197.html Regards, Apple Export Compliance