1.   Encryption technology is seen as a prerequisite for widespread commercial use of computer networks.

2.   It is currently illegal to export this encryption technology from the U.S..

3.   American Century, like other fund groups, is addressing these concerns by requiring a code for access and use of a Web browser with encryption technology.

4.   And the latest encryption technology makes it extremely safe.

5.   And the rising use of encryption technology has long been a concern of the FBI, which has said the technology could be devastating to criminal investigations.

6.   Another bill, introduced by Republican Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana, would permit export of encryption technology without limits.

7.   At the same time Hewlett Packard plans to announce on Friday a new set of encryption technologies, with endorsements from the Department of Commerce and companies like IBM.

8.   Barr admitted that the access codes used by the MacInTax product are not protected with encryption technology, a standard feature on it other products.

9.   Biochip companies are working on encryption technology to keep such data private, but most industry executives believe that legislation will be necessary to prevent abuses.

10.   A Sightsound spokeswoman said on Tuesday that the company did not want to challenge pirates but that it would use commercially available encryption technology to protect its content.