Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic Arms Regulation (ITAR) are US government export controls that govern technical data at rest, in motion, and in use. EAR and ITAR are separate regulations that are compatible and consistent in their approach to controlling sensitive data.
Companies that work with controlled information must comply with both ITAR and EAR, however there are no certifications for ITAR or EAR compliance. Violations of these regulations may result in both criminal and civil prosecution.