Bug Hunters Dump User Data - Can They Keep It? Well They're Keeping It Anyway

Explore the ethical and legal implications of a security researcher's discovery of a data dump containing personal information of approximately 50,000 users from a major tech company. Delve into the complex issues surrounding data protection responsibilities, legal obligations of both the company and the researcher, and the challenges of data cleanup in this 37-minute Black Hat conference talk. Examine the role of modern bug bounty platforms in disclosing such sensitive information and consider the broader implications for data privacy and security in the tech industry. Gain insights from speakers Dylan Ayrey and Whitney Merrill as they navigate the intricate landscape of cybersecurity ethics and legal responsibilities in the context of accidental data exposure.