The encryption was probably set when COCOM was the law. A general restriction on export of encryption over 40 bit. The Wasanar agreement lifted most of the restrictions. The different law enforcement agencies should have requested an update to AES @ either 128 or 256 bit (what you commonly hear called military grade encryption.
The only surprise is that these agencies say on their ass for roughly 20 years.
Should read sat on their asses for the last 20 years.