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Gov to close long-running telco metadata loophole

Gov to close long-running telco metadata loophole

Accepts most findings of a 2020 report.
Richard Chirgwin Feb 21 2023 10:18AM Security
Metadata collection "loophole" costs telcos millions

Metadata collection "loophole" costs telcos millions

Telecommunications Act lets councils, others get around TIA restrictions.
Jeremy Nadel Mar 22 2022 11:40AM Security
Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies

Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies

Labor wants answers after U-turn.
Justin Hendry Jan 11 2022 4:44PM Security
Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

After "extraordinary" bill passes federal parliament.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2021 5:02PM Security
Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

PJCIS wants greater oversight, new assurances on use.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 12:53PM Security
Twitter worried by 'secret' account takeover, data access powers

Twitter worried by 'secret' account takeover, data access powers

Urges govt to amend proposed laws.
Justin Hendry Feb 16 2021 3:11PM Security
AWS asks govt to ban systemic weaknesses in online takeover bill

AWS asks govt to ban systemic weaknesses in online takeover bill

Wants specific prohibition added.
Justin Hendry Feb 15 2021 3:36PM Security
Online account takeover powers sent to PJCIS for review

Online account takeover powers sent to PJCIS for review

Legislation to face much-needed scrutiny.
Justin Hendry Dec 8 2020 6:29PM Security
PJCIS slams loophole used by councils, others for telco metadata access

PJCIS slams loophole used by councils, others for telco metadata access

Says the government should close it.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
Australia's encryption bill faces 17 changes to pass parliament

Australia's encryption bill faces 17 changes to pass parliament

And an eleventh-hour rush through both houses.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2018 8:53PM Security
Govt piles on encryption pressure in final week

Govt piles on encryption pressure in final week

Debate to resume despite joint parliamentary inquiry.
Ry Crozier Dec 3 2018 11:47AM Security
Four hour 'top secret' briefing used to press encryption law need

Four hour 'top secret' briefing used to press encryption law need

Idea floated to limited use cases to counter-terrorism only.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2018 6:15PM Security
Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Don’t buckle to govt pressure, says industry.
Staff Writer Nov 23 2018 7:10AM Security
PJCIS pushes for mandatory data breach notification

PJCIS pushes for mandatory data breach notification

Pilgrim's call heeded.
Allie Coyne Feb 27 2015 3:28PM Security
Metadata laws open to scope creep: lawyers

Metadata laws open to scope creep: lawyers

Approach "unsatisfactory" and "ad hoc".
Andrew Colley Dec 19 2014 6:36AM Telco/ISP

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