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How do identity systems handle export control regulations?
Identity systems enforce export control regulations by integrating blockchain-based compliance checks into authentication workflows. When users access restricted technologies (e.g., encryption software, dual-use goods), systems verify their identity against government-issued verifiable credentials (VCs) containing export eligibility data (e.g., citizenship, end-user certificates). Smart contracts automate compliance reviews, blocking unauthorized transactions. SSI models let users control data sharing while ensuring adherence to regulations like ITAR or EAR in global supply chains.