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DFARS 227.7100 Scope of subpart.

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This section explains the scope of DFARS subpart 227.7100, which sets policies and procedures for acquiring technical data and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose it. It also lists the laws and Executive Order it implements and identifies two situations where the subpart does not apply.

Applies to: Acquisitions of technical data and rights in technical data under DoD contracts

Key terms: technical data · computer software · computer software documentation · litigation support contractors

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

This subpart—

(a) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of technical data and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose technical data. It implements the following laws and Executive Order:

(1) 10 U.S.C. 3013.

(2) 10 U.S.C. 3208(d).

(3) 10 U.S.C. 3771-3775.

(4) 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786.

(5) 10 U.S.C. 8687.

(6) 17 U.S.C. 1301, et seq.

(7) Public Law 103-355.

(8) Executive Order 12591 (subsection 1(b)(7)).

(b) Does not apply to—

(1) Computer software or technical data that is computer software documentation (see subpart 227.72); or

(2) Releases of technical data to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).

← 227.7013 Recordation. · 227.7101 Definitions. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 227

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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