Data retention Data retention

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.

Law Council wants data retention loopholes shut

Law Council wants data retention loopholes shut

Put a stop to the growing number of data users and uses.
Ry Crozier Jul 22 2019 10:49AM Telco/ISP
Home Affairs could tap telcos for MAC and IP addresses, port numbers

Home Affairs could tap telcos for MAC and IP addresses, port numbers

As more organisations use data retention laws.
Ry Crozier Jul 17 2019 4:55AM Security
Optus fears storage cost blowout to retain 5G metadata

Optus fears storage cost blowout to retain 5G metadata

Calls for 5G M2M and IoT services to be exempt.
Ry Crozier Jul 16 2019 4:52PM Telco/ISP
Aussie telco metadata requests again on the rise

Aussie telco metadata requests again on the rise

First 2017-18 numbers revealed by three agencies.
Ry Crozier Jul 5 2019 12:00PM Telco/ISP
ATO may get direct telco metadata and bank data access

ATO may get direct telco metadata and bank data access

And ‘internet scraping’ tools.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2018 12:00PM Security
Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

To bridge affordability gap.
Ry Crozier Nov 14 2018 7:00PM Telco/ISP
Govt rebuked for being too 'generous' on data retention costs

Govt rebuked for being too 'generous' on data retention costs

Some providers had full initial costs covered.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2018 1:57PM Security
Foxtel turns to data to keep its customers

Foxtel turns to data to keep its customers

Works out how much to discount its products to stop churn.
Ry Crozier Jul 3 2018 12:54AM Strategy
Court finds UK's digital surveillance powers illegal

Court finds UK's digital surveillance powers illegal

Likely to have knock-on effect for Investigatory Powers Act.
a Staff Writer Jan 31 2018 6:39AM Security
AFP's foreign metadata disclosures dip

AFP's foreign metadata disclosures dip

New figures revealed in quick succession.
Ry Crozier Dec 11 2017 2:30PM Telco/ISP
AFP is sharing a lot more telco data with other countries

AFP is sharing a lot more telco data with other countries

AGD publishes first report on data retention scheme.
Allie Coyne Aug 14 2017 1:09PM Security
Customs may have breached data access laws

Customs may have breached data access laws

Ombudsman can't confirm legality of access.
Allie Coyne May 23 2017 12:44PM Telco/ISP
Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

AGD refuses to provide clarity.
Juha Saarinen May 5 2017 6:45AM Security
AFP breached data retention laws

AFP breached data retention laws

Accessed journalist records without a warrant.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 3:54PM Security
Metadata can't be used in civil lawsuits, Brandis rules

Metadata can't be used in civil lawsuits, Brandis rules

Not enough evidence to justify granting access.
Allie Coyne Apr 13 2017 11:59AM Security
Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Australia's data retention scheme is still a mess

Telcos continue to push for changes to law.
Allie Coyne Mar 29 2017 2:51PM Telco/ISP
Fierce anger over potential use of metadata for civil suits

Fierce anger over potential use of metadata for civil suits

Big response to AGD consultation.
Allie Coyne Mar 9 2017 11:59AM Security
AGD blind to offshore storage of Aussie metadata

AGD blind to offshore storage of Aussie metadata

Criticised for lack of insight.
Allie Coyne Feb 16 2017 12:32PM Security
Landmark Australian ruling on what counts as 'personal information'

Landmark Australian ruling on what counts as 'personal information'

Privacy Commissioner knocked back in metadata case.
Paris Cowan Jan 19 2017 12:06PM Strategy
Telstra to tailor customer 'offers' with big data

Telstra to tailor customer 'offers' with big data

Builds new ‘customer value creation’ team.
Ry Crozier Jan 3 2017 10:36AM Telco/ISP

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