Britain, France set out first guidelines for commercial hacking firms
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- Britain and France have introduced guidelines for commercial hacking firms, aiming to regulate their operations and prevent misuse.
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Last change 1h ago · Next recheck 12 Nov 2026, 14:11 UK time
- Story11 Nov 2026, 14:11 UK time · 1h ago
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Britain, France set out first guidelines for commercial hacking firms
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Britain, France set out first guidelines for commercial hacking firms
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The guidelines call on businesses that develop, sell or finance CCICs to vet their customers, establish technical safeguards against misuse and to maintain systems for monitoring and reporting abuses.