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Computer Misuse Act could ban security tools
Created 06.12.2006 - 22:05

Publishing software flaws now an offence?

The new Police and Justice Act, published today, could criminalise legitimate IT security activity. There are fears among security experts that changes it makes to the Computer Misuse Act will make it illegal to distribute some vital tools.…

Originally by The Register - Internet and Law: Digital Rights/Digital Wrongs, 9:05 PM

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