data retention
Data retention 'ambiguity' sees cops given web browsing histories
Telcos sometimes turning over full URLs in metadata requests.
Feb 7 2020 4:39PM
NSW Police request telco data from 14 years ago
To crosscheck against new evidence that emerges in cold cases.
Sep 18 2019 3:33PM
Qld Police want telco data held for seven years
Two years too short for lengthy investigations.
Sep 11 2019 4:26PM
Telstra worried about how data retention scope-creepers store what they extract
Says they demand too much data, sometimes don’t pay.
Jul 29 2019 3:17PM
Law Council wants data retention loopholes shut
Put a stop to the growing number of data users and uses.
Jul 22 2019 10:49AM
Home Affairs could tap telcos for MAC and IP addresses, port numbers
As more organisations use data retention laws.
Jul 17 2019 4:55AM
Optus fears storage cost blowout to retain 5G metadata
Calls for 5G M2M and IoT services to be exempt.
Jul 16 2019 4:52PM
Aussie telco metadata requests again on the rise
First 2017-18 numbers revealed by three agencies.
Jul 5 2019 12:00PM
Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund
To bridge affordability gap.
Nov 14 2018 7:00PM
Govt rebuked for being too 'generous' on data retention costs
Some providers had full initial costs covered.
Aug 21 2018 1:57PM
Court finds UK's digital surveillance powers illegal
Likely to have knock-on effect for Investigatory Powers Act.
Jan 31 2018 6:39AM
AFP is sharing a lot more telco data with other countries
AGD publishes first report on data retention scheme.
Aug 14 2017 1:09PM
Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata
AGD refuses to provide clarity.
May 5 2017 6:45AM
AFP breached data retention laws
Accessed journalist records without a warrant.
Apr 28 2017 3:54PM
Metadata can't be used in civil lawsuits, Brandis rules
Not enough evidence to justify granting access.
Apr 13 2017 11:59AM
Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess
Telcos continue to push for changes to law.
Mar 29 2017 2:51PM
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Fierce anger over potential use of metadata for civil suits
Big response to AGD consultation.
Mar 9 2017 11:59AM
AGD blind to offshore storage of Aussie metadata
Criticised for lack of insight.
Feb 16 2017 12:32PM
EU court finds mass data retention illegal
Blow to Britain's Snooper's Charter.
Dec 22 2016 9:12AM
The govt is considering opening up metadata to civil lawsuits
Wants info on the types of cases that should get access.
Dec 20 2016 1:10PM
