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In the US, there certainly is. The rule doesn't mention encryption specifically, it just prohibits "encoding for the purpose of obscuring meaning". The intent is what matters not the method.



would oblivious transfer qualify as OK? if the sender provably doesn't know what's transmitted, will the law rule it a form of obscuring meaning?


You're thinking criminal court standards, like beyond a reasonable doubt for a conviction.

It's a procedural thing. The FCC will tell you did it & tell you the penalties. Your options are zero.


Yes, the FCC would (theoretically) just revoke your license to prevent you from doing it again if they so wanted.


Do they also prohibit sarcasm?




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