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.

EU court finds mass data retention illegal

EU court finds mass data retention illegal

Blow to Britain's Snooper's Charter.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2016 9:12AM Security
The govt is considering opening up metadata to civil lawsuits

The govt is considering opening up metadata to civil lawsuits

Wants info on the types of cases that should get access.
Allie Coyne Dec 20 2016 1:10PM Security
AGD finally opens wallet for data retention

AGD finally opens wallet for data retention

Top three telcos secure two-thirds of funds.
Ry Crozier Sep 5 2016 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Where has the govt's $128m data retention funding gone?

Where has the govt's $128m data retention funding gone?

Updated: Promised dollars are MIA.
Allie Coyne Aug 3 2016 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

[Opinion] Balancing cyber-prevention with civil liberties.
Monique Mann , Michael Wilson Jul 28 2016 11:52AM Security
Researchers easily extract personal details from metadata

Researchers easily extract personal details from metadata

US study debunks authorities' privacy claims.
Juha Saarinen May 20 2016 6:54AM Security
TIO reveals mandatory data retention complaints

TIO reveals mandatory data retention complaints

Some customers struggling to obtain the info from telcos.
Andrew Sadauskas Feb 19 2016 11:32AM Telco/ISP
Sixty-one agencies want access to Aussie metadata

Sixty-one agencies want access to Aussie metadata

Updated: FOI reveals list of those vying for citizen info.
Allie Coyne Jan 18 2016 1:07PM Security
Treat anonymised data as personal information: Pilgrim

Treat anonymised data as personal information: Pilgrim

Privacy Commissioner warns of modern matching methods.
Paris Cowan Nov 18 2015 12:17PM Security
NSA to end bulk call data collection this month

NSA to end bulk call data collection this month

Prepares to switch on new system.
Staff Writers Nov 10 2015 1:52PM Security
UK unveils text of revised 'snooper's charter' bill

UK unveils text of revised 'snooper's charter' bill

One year telco data retention included in draft.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2015 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Australia's biggest telcos not yet collecting all user metadata

Australia's biggest telcos not yet collecting all user metadata

Exclusive: Still working on compliance despite deadline passing.
Allie Coyne Oct 14 2015 10:14AM Telco/ISP
Telstra reveals data retention extension

Telstra reveals data retention extension

Australia's biggest telco given another 18 months to comply.
Allie Coyne Oct 13 2015 11:36AM Telco/ISP
Australia's data retention goes live, but ISPs say they're still in the dark

Australia's data retention goes live, but ISPs say they're still in the dark

AGD silence leaves many unclear on exemptions.
Allie Coyne Oct 13 2015 7:00AM Security
When the watchers use Wickr

When the watchers use Wickr

[Blog post] What's secure and open, and what isn't?
Bruce Arnold Oct 12 2015 5:53PM Security
A guide to the little jobs that will make big data work

A guide to the little jobs that will make big data work

[Blog post] Time to get your hands dirty.
David Gee Sep 29 2015 7:00AM Strategy
Telcos silenced by AGD on data retention exemptions

Telcos silenced by AGD on data retention exemptions

Threatened with revocation should they go public.
Allie Coyne Sep 25 2015 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Customers using new database feature sank AWS cloud

Customers using new database feature sank AWS cloud

Not enough capacity allocated to handle heavier requests.
Allie Coyne Sep 24 2015 10:20AM Software
Telstra handles 246 law enforcement data requests a day

Telstra handles 246 law enforcement data requests a day

Latest transparency report shows increase in requests for user data.
Andrew Sadauskas Jul 31 2015 3:37PM Telco/ISP
When Australia's telco sector says enough is enough

When Australia's telco sector says enough is enough

[Blog post] Don't poke the bear.
Allie Coyne Jul 28 2015 11:59AM Software

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