Security and cryptographic information

Type of encryption or information security

When you add a release for an app, you need to confirm whether your app uses cryptography or information security features, and provide the following information:

Specify whether the app uses encryption or information security features for any of the following purposes:
  • Authentication, password protection, digital signature
  • Copy protection
  • Banking transactions
  • Data confidentiality
  • Other cryptographic features (provide description)

Select the data confidentiality option only if you use encryption or information security features for a purpose that is not covered by the authentication, password protection, digital signature, copy protection, and banking transactions options.

Confirm that the app calls cryptographic libraries on the BlackBerry device software to enable protocols that use cryptography (for example, HTTPS or SSL).

Confirm whether the app offers cryptographic functionality in addition to the encryption functionality that is available in the BlackBerry Device Software or BlackBerry PlayBook OS.

Confirm whether you are a vendor located in the United States, or if your app was developed using technology that was created in the United States. If you meet either condition, you must provide an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).

Confirm whether the app received a Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) number from the Bureau of Industry and Security. If the app received a CCATS number, you must upload the CCATS document.

If your organization received an Encryption Registration Number (ERN), you must specify the number.