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.

ISPs cry out for extension to data retention deadline

ISPs cry out for extension to data retention deadline

Concerns obligations will put small providers at risk.
Andrew Sadauskas Jul 16 2015 6:24AM Telco/ISP
US court rules NSA can resume bulk data collection

US court rules NSA can resume bulk data collection

Telcos to hand over data following court order.
Staff Writers Jul 1 2015 7:04AM Security
AGD attacked by ISPs over data retention confusion

AGD attacked by ISPs over data retention confusion

Tight deadlines imposed despite ongoing uncertainty.
Allie Coyne Jun 25 2015 1:13PM Security
AFP reports data sharing with Russia, China

AFP reports data sharing with Russia, China

Overdue TIA Act report reveals highest ever metadata access.
Allie Coyne Jun 18 2015 2:57PM Security
US House votes to end bulk collection of phone data

US House votes to end bulk collection of phone data

Spy agencies could have powers reined in.
Staff Writers May 14 2015 11:12AM Security
Privacy Commissioner funded to keep tabs on data retention

Privacy Commissioner funded to keep tabs on data retention

Budget 2015: OAIC given brief reprieve.
Paris Cowan May 12 2015 8:57PM Strategy
Govt to give telcos $131m for data retention

Govt to give telcos $131m for data retention

Internet Society of Australia says funding not nearly enough.
Allie Coyne May 12 2015 9:36AM Telco/ISP
US Drug Enforcement's global surveillance outed

US Drug Enforcement's global surveillance outed

Phone spying predated NSA's by nearly a decade.
Russell Brown Apr 9 2015 6:35AM Security
Data retention has created a giant risk to our privacy

Data retention has created a giant risk to our privacy

[Opinion] Why we should all be worried.
Suelette Dreyfus , Shanton Chang Mar 31 2015 10:58AM Security
Telstra promises to keep customer metadata safe

Telstra promises to keep customer metadata safe

As scheme passes into law.
Allie Coyne Mar 27 2015 9:39AM Security
Australia passes data retention into law

Australia passes data retention into law

Mammoth last-ditch effort by Greens, indies knocked back.
Allie Coyne Mar 26 2015 6:35PM Security
Brandis reveals data retention will cost telcos $4 per user

Brandis reveals data retention will cost telcos $4 per user

Details estimated cost for ongoing operation of scheme.
Allie Coyne Mar 25 2015 6:32AM Security
Greens try for last-minute data retention amendments

Greens try for last-minute data retention amendments

Bill up for debate in Senate.
Allie Coyne Mar 24 2015 12:31PM Security
Offshore storage to be allowed for Australian data retention

Offshore storage to be allowed for Australian data retention

Journalist protection included in new amendments.
Allie Coyne Mar 19 2015 12:31PM Security
Police struggling to make good use of metadata: SA police exec

Police struggling to make good use of metadata: SA police exec

Cost effective trawling of metadata is challenging.
John Hilvert Mar 19 2015 10:49AM Security
Abbott caves on demands for journalist protection in data retention

Abbott caves on demands for journalist protection in data retention

Floodgate for confidential comms?
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2015 4:20PM Strategy
Telco bosses hound Govt on data retention costs

Telco bosses hound Govt on data retention costs

Telstra, Optus, Vodafone bosses lobby for clarity.
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2015 2:03PM Telco/ISP
Telstra offers customers access to metadata for $25

Telstra offers customers access to metadata for $25

Follows recommendation by data retention committee.
Allie Coyne Mar 6 2015 10:32AM Security
Journalist metadata could get special treatment

Journalist metadata could get special treatment

Media union says Government botched retention bill.
Andrew Colley Mar 5 2015 5:05PM Security
Why companies aren't investing in cyber security

Why companies aren't investing in cyber security

Govt policies hindering infosec, not helping.
Benjamin Dean Mar 5 2015 1:43PM Security

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