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The concept of requiring telcos to store the metadata of Australian citizens for up to two years has been hanging around since it first arose under the Labor Government in 2008.

The introduction of a bill governing mandatory data retention in October 2014 by the Coalition Government marked the first time the proposal developed from a concept and into a piece of potential legislation. iTnews keeps you up to date on the ever-evolving scheme.

Pirate Party blasts data retention risks

Pirate Party blasts data retention risks

High value target?
Staff Writers Sep 6 2012 4:03PM Security
Govt accused of 'gaming' data retention debate

Govt accused of 'gaming' data retention debate

Extreme proposal paves way for compromise.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 1:00PM Security
iiNet accuses Govt of gaming data retention debate

iiNet accuses Govt of gaming data retention debate

Is current costly proposal merely an ambit claim?
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 11:48AM Telco/ISP
Roxon touts data retention 'balancing act'

Roxon touts data retention 'balancing act'

Highlights 1994 murder case in support of controversial regime.
John Hilvert Sep 4 2012 5:33PM Strategy
Data retention reportedly stalled

Data retention reportedly stalled

Contentious law on ice.
Juha Saarinen Aug 10 2012 2:25PM Security
Aussie spy chief warns of 'digital fingerprints'

Aussie spy chief warns of 'digital fingerprints'

Secret intelligence agency opens up for the first time in 60 years.
Darren Pauli , James Hutchinson Jul 20 2012 6:53AM Security
UK presses on with data retention law

UK presses on with data retention law

Lobby groups, Government partner hit out.
Juha Saarinen Jun 15 2012 6:50AM Security
Cops not govt to access Brit surveillance data

Cops not govt to access Brit surveillance data

The police will be able to store and access details of internet use in the UK for a year.
Dan Raywood Jun 14 2012 10:48PM Security
Kaspersky defends Aussie data retention plan

Kaspersky defends Aussie data retention plan

AusCERT delegate warns against going 'too far'.
James Hutchinson May 18 2012 11:00AM Security
AusCERT2012: Kaspersky defends data retention, secretive breaches

AusCERT2012: Kaspersky defends data retention, secretive breaches

But privacy paramount to both.
James Hutchinson May 17 2012 4:02PM Security
Queen details data retention plans

Queen details data retention plans

New powers open a "can of worms".
Dan Raywood May 10 2012 11:33AM Security
Govt wants public vote on data retention

Govt wants public vote on data retention

Back-door negotiations reach public sphere.
Darren Pauli May 4 2012 10:39AM Security
Govt wants public vote on data retention

Govt wants public vote on data retention

ASIO to get 'super warrants' under reforms.
Darren Pauli May 4 2012 10:20AM Security
Pirate Party win seats in German election

Pirate Party win seats in German election

Viable alternative for Germans.
Liam Tung Sep 19 2011 7:15AM Oddware
Government softens stance on data retention

Government softens stance on data retention

Extends laws to comply with the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime.
John Hilvert Jun 22 2011 11:43AM Security
EU finds privacy flaws in data retention regime

EU finds privacy flaws in data retention regime

Data used for more than serious crime.
Liam Tung Apr 19 2011 4:15AM Networking
Pointing fingers over outsourced data

Pointing fingers over outsourced data

If your outsourced data is breached, where does the responsibility lie?
Dan Raywood Apr 8 2011 12:08PM Security
Epsilon: Does phishing constitute 'harm'?

Epsilon: Does phishing constitute 'harm'?

Comment: High time for data breach notification debate.
Liam Tung Apr 8 2011 11:13AM Security
Senate Committee warning on ISP data retention

Senate Committee warning on ISP data retention

Finds it unconvincing.
John Hilvert Apr 8 2011 6:41AM Security
Feds seek comments on cybercrime treaty

Feds seek comments on cybercrime treaty

Traffic data requirements a concern.
Liz Tay Feb 18 2011 12:28PM Security

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