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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED KINGDOM AND FRANCE
Britain and France issue guidelines for commercial hacking firms
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Britain and France have issued guidelines asking companies that develop, sell or finance commercial cyber-intrusion tools to vet customers, add safeguards against misuse, and monitor and report abuses.
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Why it matters
The guidance could affect companies that develop, sell or finance these tools. The articles do not identify a specific effect on U.S. businesses or people.
What happens next
The guidelines’ implementation and any enforcement measures are not specified in the article.
Whether the countries announce implementation or enforcement measures
Whether other governments or companies adopt similar guidance