### Question
How is the "encryption research" defined?


### Answer
The term **encryption research** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 1201* as follows -

> activities necessary to identify and analyze flaws and vulnerabilities of encryption technologies applied to copyrighted works, if these activities are conducted to advance the state of knowledge in the field of encryption technology or to assist in the development of encryption products

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 1201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS**

