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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.

Australian Govt boosts spy powers

Australian Govt boosts spy powers

Puts data retention on the back burner.
Allie Coyne Jul 16 2014 3:00PM Security
UK Govt rushes to reinstate telco data retention

UK Govt rushes to reinstate telco data retention

Covers foreign companies as well.
Juha Saarinen Jul 11 2014 4:38AM Telco/ISP
Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Telco interception, DHS outsourcing on the watchlist.
Paris Cowan Jul 3 2014 12:26PM Strategy
US, Canadian courts rule against warrantless metadata collection

US, Canadian courts rule against warrantless metadata collection

Law enforcement practices in the spotlight.
Juha Saarinen Jun 16 2014 5:32AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone reveals global extent of government wiretapping

Vodafone reveals global extent of government wiretapping

Pushes Australian Government for greater transparency.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2014 10:34PM Security
An eloquent argument for telco data retention

An eloquent argument for telco data retention

[Blog post] Princeton academic puts forward model for greater accountability.
Brett Winterford May 14 2014 12:38PM Software
Cyber crime boss opens up on post-Snowden policing

Cyber crime boss opens up on post-Snowden policing

AFP investigations 'pointless' without metadata.
Paris Cowan May 6 2014 6:02AM Security
Ombudsman wants to monitor warrantless metadata access

Ombudsman wants to monitor warrantless metadata access

Requests ability to report publicly.
Allie Coyne Apr 24 2014 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Crime Commission wants to fine telcos who refuse to retain data

Crime Commission wants to fine telcos who refuse to retain data

Encryption breaking should be enforced too.
Juha Saarinen Apr 23 2014 5:27AM Security
EU court rejects data retention scheme

EU court rejects data retention scheme

Law 'interferes with fundamental rights'.
Staff Writers Apr 9 2014 6:14AM Telco/ISP
iiNet slams metadata 'fallacy'

iiNet slams metadata 'fallacy'

Rails against Govt approach to mandatory data retention.
Allie Coyne Apr 2 2014 10:30AM Security
NSA to get a court order for phone metadata collection

NSA to get a court order for phone metadata collection

Data retention obligation pushed onto US telcos.
Roberta Rampton Mar 28 2014 6:59AM Telco/ISP
Mandatory data retention rears its head again

Mandatory data retention rears its head again

Law enforcement across the country backs proposal.
Allie Coyne Mar 17 2014 4:19PM Security
Corruption watchdog advocates telco data retention

Corruption watchdog advocates telco data retention

Wants to zero in on targets via their IP address.
Staff Writers Mar 10 2014 6:04AM Telco/ISP
Do telcos make for competent spies?

Do telcos make for competent spies?

Intelligence agency overseer wades into telco data retention.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2014 6:35AM Security
Senators aim to prevent California from aiding NSA spying

Senators aim to prevent California from aiding NSA spying

Will other States resist?
Danielle Walker Jan 10 2014 12:30PM Security
NSA handed renewed authority to collect metadata

NSA handed renewed authority to collect metadata

Three-month reprieve in the midst of legal stoush.
Staff Writers Jan 6 2014 9:50AM Security
Greens to re-introduce Get A Warrant Bill

Greens to re-introduce Get A Warrant Bill

Intelligence agency access to metadata increases in 2013.
Allie Coyne Dec 13 2013 12:24PM Security
Senate to review surveillance legislation

Senate to review surveillance legislation

Senator Ludlam's motion approved.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2013 1:21PM Security
Qld Justice accidentally discloses sensitive data

Qld Justice accidentally discloses sensitive data

Second law enforcement agency caught out by metadata.
Paris Cowan Nov 5 2013 6:08AM Training & Development

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