Dispute Over Data Leak Highlights Legal Risks for UK Researchers
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A UK security researcher discovered that two public GitHub repositories for the Apperta Foundation exposed sensitive data (including source code, usernames, passwords, and API keys); after responsibly disclosing the issue and deleting the material, the researcher was threatened with legal action under the Computer Misuse Act, prompting a legal dispute and wider discussion on how the CMA affects security research and responsible disclosure.
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