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Strict German Computer Crime Law Now in Effect

Posted by Zonk on from the going-to-jail-for-doing-your-job dept.

SkiifGeek writes "With little fanfare, section 202c of the German computer crime laws came into effect over the weekend. Worryingly for Security professionals, the laws make the mere possession of (creates, obtains or provides access to, sells, yields, distributes or otherwise allows access to) many useful tools illegal. A similar law was proposed for the UK, however it was modified prior to passing through parliament due to the outcry from the industry. Phenoelit, KisMAC, the CCC, and the Month of PHP Bugs are just some of the relatively high profile projects and groups to have already taken measures to remove or modify content under this law."

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  1. Re:Very smart move by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    actually, I've seen it by third post several times in the last few days...not a record.

  2. Re:So, has anyone read the law? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Huh? You said: Not being a German speaker I'm completely incapable of being informed on this issue. Not being in Germany, I could also care less. How does the fact that you are not in Germany relate to the fact that you care a little bit about this? If you actually meant "I care a little, I could care less", than your original statement is a complete non sequitur. If, however, you meant "I could not care less", then your original statement makes perfect sense.

    Next time, go for the sarcasm excuse. "I meant that I could not care less, so said the opposite in order to make my point via sarcasm." Also pretty lame, but at least doesn't contradict the intent of your original statement.