Bug Bounty: Finding Flaws and Legal Considerations

This document, "A Researcher's Guide to Some Legal Risks of Security Research," created through a collaboration between Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), informs non-lawyer security researchers about potential U.S. legal liabilities they might encounter. It outlines various federal laws, including the CFAA, copyright law, the DMCA, contract law, trade secret law, the ECPA, and export controls, explaining how these could impact research activities. The guide also offers advice on understanding cease and desist letters and engaging with legal counsel, aiming to help researchers navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding their work.

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