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The UK’s Computer Misuse Act (1990) is up for revision. It’s time for ethical hackers to submit your views

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Date Published
Author
Casey Ellis
Word Count
412
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8
Language
English
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Summary

The UK's Computer Misuse Act is being updated to address evolving cyber threats and ensure that hacking activities with good-faith/benevolent motives are not prosecuted. The government is consulting on a potential statutory legal defence for hackers with benevolent intentions, which could "advance our whole of society approach to cyber security". However, there is also concern about unintended consequences. Bugcrowd believes the UK needs to adopt similar protections to those in the US, where legitimate security research activities are supported and protected. The consultation closes on April 6th, 2023, and Bugcrowd encourages individuals and organisations to contribute their views to ensure a safer online environment.

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