Bill Criminalizing ‘Unauthorized Computer Access’ Concerns Security Experts

Senate Bill 315 makes most acts of computer trespassing a crime. Lawmakers said the bill closes a loophole in Georgia’s criminal statutes. However, people who work in cybersecurity said they worry about the impact it will have on their work if it becomes law.

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A bill that makes most acts of accessing a computer without permission a crime is now awaiting Gov. Nathan Deal’s signature.

Some Atlanta-area cybersecurity experts said if it becomes law, they will be less likely to report security vulnerabilities.

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