These are open questions which have never been resolved since section 251 was introduced in 2003. Note that this is NZ law only and I am not sure of the situati

These are open questions which have never been resolved since section 251 was introduced in 2003. Note that this is NZ law only and I am not sure of the situation internationally. Some relevant quotes: ----- http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/4001/zealand-information-technology-security-legislation/106400 http://www.giac.org/paper/gsec/4001/zealand-information-tech... "Although most cases of legitimate have been covered, not all have. Section 251 does potentially raise some interesting issues around concepts that many security professionals are supportive of, the sharing of information and full disclosure..." http://www.bellgully.co.nz/newsletters/03CTM/03CTM_HackersBeware.asp http://www.bellgully.co.nz/newsletters/03CTM/03CTM_HackersBe... "On the face of it, such criticisms may be justified. Whether or not the Amendment Act will actually have this effect will only become clear through the passage of time. In this regard, “good” users of such information may have to rely (tentatively) on the police's discretion whether or not to prosecute a particular case."