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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.

Data retention bill over the top, committee finds

Data retention bill over the top, committee finds

Human rights parliamentary committee says 'get a warrant'.
Allie Coyne Nov 14 2014 3:43PM Security
AFP will use data retention to fight piracy

AFP will use data retention to fight piracy

Commissioner reveals use for new scheme.
Allie Coyne Oct 30 2014 1:30PM Telco/ISP
Govt blasted over data retention laws

Govt blasted over data retention laws

Ludlam asks the ALP to “read the damn bill”.
Allie Coyne Oct 30 2014 1:15PM Security
Turnbull introduces data retention legislation

Turnbull introduces data retention legislation

Still no definition of metadata to be stored.
Allie Coyne Oct 30 2014 10:57AM Telco/ISP
Brandis lobbied to ditch 'rushed' data retention scheme

Brandis lobbied to ditch 'rushed' data retention scheme

Greens, indie MPs & telco industry hold protest event.
Allie Coyne Oct 29 2014 3:41PM Software
ASIC pushes for telco data interception powers

ASIC pushes for telco data interception powers

NBN will make traditional sources 'of very little use'.
Allie Coyne Oct 27 2014 8:09AM Security
Australian Govt metadata requests jump 5 percent

Australian Govt metadata requests jump 5 percent

ACMA counts growth in disclosures.
Allie Coyne Oct 21 2014 1:12AM Security
FBI urges companies to build spying tools into devices

FBI urges companies to build spying tools into devices

Wants entry through 'front door, not back door'.
Allie Coyne Oct 17 2014 10:10AM Security
Vodafone reveals plans to store users' online activity

Vodafone reveals plans to store users' online activity

Says retrieval under Govt proposal will impose massive cost.
Allie Coyne Sep 26 2014 12:19PM Security
Telcos finally briefed on data retention details

Telcos finally briefed on data retention details

Update: AGD offers list of data to be stored.
Allie Coyne Aug 26 2014 1:42PM Telco/ISP
Data retention 'not a significant issue' for Telstra

Data retention 'not a significant issue' for Telstra

Telco makes first public comments on proposed scheme.
Allie Coyne Aug 14 2014 11:18AM Telco/ISP
Q&A: Malcolm Turnbull on data retention

Q&A: Malcolm Turnbull on data retention

Clarifying the clarifications.
Andrew Colley Aug 11 2014 4:20AM Networking
AFP, ASIO asked to clarify metadata mess

AFP, ASIO asked to clarify metadata mess

Law enforcement go public to confirm desire for source IP addresses.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2014 12:38PM Security
Turnbull offers metadata definition

Turnbull offers metadata definition

Doesn't include websites.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2014 8:51AM Security
Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Turnbull steps into data retention debate

Brandis, Turnbull approach Telstra first for meeting.
Allie Coyne Aug 7 2014 4:00PM Telco/ISP
Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Adds to confusion around definition of metadata.
Allie Coyne Aug 6 2014 6:50PM Security
Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Telcos still in the dark as Govt moves on data retention

Updated: Bill due before the end of the year.
Allie Coyne Aug 5 2014 11:56AM Security
Govt must store data in retention regime: iiNet

Govt must store data in retention regime: iiNet

Calls for correcting of ‘inaccurate and misleading’ metadata claims.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2014 11:34AM Security
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

'We will use data retention to save your life, not sell you a BMW'.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2014 11:22AM Security
UK passes controversial data retention bill

UK passes controversial data retention bill

Telcos forced to store user data for a year.
Steve Gold Jul 18 2014 11:52AM Security

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