Privacy best practices could be at odds with the vague, vague Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) A number of researchers (including me) recently joined an amicus brief (filed by Stanfords Center for Internet and Society) arguing how security and privacy researchers are put at risk by this law. The scary part is when these actions involve everyday behaviors like clearing cookies, changing browser reporting, using VPNs, and even protecting mobile phone from being identified. The crux of a CFAA violation hinges on whether or not an action allows a user to gain.”]
Source: https://informationsecuritybuzz.com/news/how-protecting-your-privacy-could-make-you-the-bad-guy/