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[–] CrinterScaked@sh.itjust.works 96 points 4 months ago (8 children)

all public bodies must disclose the source code of software developed by or for them, unless precluded by third-party rights or security concerns

So this effectively changes nothing.

[–] magguzu@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if there are hardcoded credentials in places and that's enough for them to be able to say they can't lol

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Idk if that would hold up in court. This law is completely dependant on the technical competence of the judges that will use it. It can be worthless, it can be strong.

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