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How is "technical data" defined?

Technical data, defined under the ITAR, is:

1.  Information, which is required for the design, development, production, manufacture, assembly,   operation, repair, testing, maintenance or modification of defense articles. This includes information in the form of blueprints, drawings, photographs, plans, instructions and documentation.
2.  Classified information relating to defense articles and defense services.
3.  Information covered by an invention secrecy order.
4.  Software directly related to defense articles which includes, but is not limited to, the system functional design, logic flow, algorithms, application programs, operating systems and support software for design, implementation, test, operation, diagnosis and repair.
5.  Technical data does not include information concerning general scientific, mathematical, or engineering principles commonly taught in schools and universities or information in the public domain.