It's important to note that laws and regulations governing the use of hacking tools vary by country and can change over time. Below is a general outline in systemic format, providing an example of how you can research and summarize these regulations. Please keep in mind that this is a simplified overview, and legal advice should be sought for specific guidance.
| Country | Relevant Laws and Regulations |
|---|---|
| United States | - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) |
| - Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
| - Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
| - State-specific cybersecurity and hacking laws
United Kingdom | - Computer Misuse Act 1990 | - Data Protection Act 2018 | - Investigatory Powers Act 2016
European Union | - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | - Various cybersecurity directives and regulations
Canada | - Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) | - Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) | - Criminal Code (related to computer crimes)
Australia | - Cybercrime Act 2001 | - Privacy Act 1988 (amended in 2018) | - Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2015
India | - Information Technology Act, 2000 | - IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011