Influential security researchers have begun publishing their comments, objections and concerns regarding the proposed U.S. export control rules under the Wassenaar Arrangement. The rules require a license for the exporting of intrusion software, meant to curb the sale of spy software to oppressive regimes. Experts believe that even carrying homegrown proof-of-concept exploits internationally for conference presentations, for example, constitutes a violation and could result in heavy fines. Even submissions to bug bounty programs, which fund many research efforts, would be put in jeopardy under the rules.
Source: https://threatpost.com/security-researchers-sound-off-on-proposed-us-wassenaar-rules/113023/