Security News Germany drafts law to protect researchers who find security flaws

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The Federal Ministry of Justice in Germany has drafted a law to provide legal protection to security researchers who discover and responsibly report security vulnerabilities to vendors.

When security research is conducted within the specified boundaries, those responsible will be excluded from criminal liability and the risk of prosecution.

"Those who want to close IT security gaps deserve recognition—not a letter from the prosecutor," stated Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Marco Buschmann.

"With this draft law, we will eliminate the risk of criminal liability for people who take on this important task," mentions the Minister in the same statement.

Additionally, the proposed amendment to the criminal law introduces stricter penalties for serious cases of data spying and interception, particularly when critical infrastructure is targeted.

Germany drafts law to protect researchers who find security flaws

The Federal Ministry of Justice in Germany has drafted a law to provide legal protection to security researchers who discover and responsibly report security vulnerabilities to vendors.

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