Being based in Canada enables him to export strong crypto without violating US laws.

But the United States bans the export of strong crypto, arguing that terrorists might make use of it.

Well, one of the core problems we have is that we have invented strong crypto, which we can't crack.

That fact allows them to ignore US export controls, which prohibit American firms from internationally selling strong crypto they've developed.

But the government is doing the opposite, trying to prevent the spread of strong crypto - unless law enforcement has a key to eavesdrop.