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.

Greens telco metadata bill on election hiatus

Greens telco metadata bill on election hiatus

Updated: To resume next month.
Ry Crozier Aug 22 2013 10:57AM Telco/ISP
A-G's Dept hides names of telcos in data retention probe

A-G's Dept hides names of telcos in data retention probe

Identities stay secret.
Ry Crozier Aug 12 2013 12:41PM Security
AG warns blocking metadata could mean more intrusive practices

AG warns blocking metadata could mean more intrusive practices

Phone taps, bugs to substitute telco metadata?
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2013 6:30AM Telco/ISP
ICAC labels telco metadata warrants 'unnecessary'

ICAC labels telco metadata warrants 'unnecessary'

NSW backs Victoria's concerns.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2013 11:56AM Telco/ISP
The not-so-secret story of metadata

The not-so-secret story of metadata

Map your own spy agency profile.
David Glance Jul 19 2013 6:33AM Strategy
Telco metadata 'loss' mooted under Greens' warrant plan

Telco metadata 'loss' mooted under Greens' warrant plan

One reason to keep existing access regime.
Ry Crozier Jul 16 2013 11:12AM Telco/ISP
Vic council intercepted phone, emails to hunt litterbugs

Vic council intercepted phone, emails to hunt litterbugs

Fights litterbugs and owners of unregistered pets.
SC Australia Staff Jul 10 2013 4:56PM Security
Seven routes for the US to access your cloud data

Seven routes for the US to access your cloud data

NSA, agencies have wealth of options.
Brett Winterford Jul 2 2013 2:24PM Networking
Data breach notification law misses Senate

Data breach notification law misses Senate

But will stay on Coalition agenda.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2013 4:14PM Security
Deadline missed for data breach notification bill

Deadline missed for data breach notification bill

But will stay on Coalition agenda.
Allie Coyne Jun 28 2013 4:09PM Security
US surveillance went beyond PRISM: report

US surveillance went beyond PRISM: report

Metadata collection began in 2001.
Staff Writers Jun 28 2013 6:21AM Security
Senate committee slams AGs for hindering data retention inquiry

Senate committee slams AGs for hindering data retention inquiry

Attorney General's Department leaves Senate committee 'flying blind'.
Darren Pauli Jun 24 2013 7:22PM Security
Govt shelves telco data retention scheme

Govt shelves telco data retention scheme

Accused of hiding information from parliamentary committee.
Allie Coyne Jun 24 2013 1:11PM Security
NSA seeks to justify vast surveillance

NSA seeks to justify vast surveillance

Helped to disrupt more than 50 attacks.
Staff Writers Jun 20 2013 6:00AM Security
Greens push warrants for metadata access

Greens push warrants for metadata access

But AFP says collection is "vital".
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2013 6:26AM Software
Australians likely caught up in PRISM surveillance program

Australians likely caught up in PRISM surveillance program

Encryption warranted.
Charis Palmer Jun 7 2013 9:59AM Security
Web giants warn against Brit 'snooper's charter'

Web giants warn against Brit 'snooper's charter'

Interception plans could lead to a 'chaotic world'.
Shona Ghosh Jun 3 2013 8:42AM Security
Police invoke Jill Meagher case to argue for data retention

Police invoke Jill Meagher case to argue for data retention

Call for move to technology neutral legislation.
Charis Palmer Mar 14 2013 2:11PM Security
Pirate Party petition 'demolishes case for data retention'

Pirate Party petition 'demolishes case for data retention'

Greens Senator to table signatures.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2013 12:12PM Telco/ISP
Data retention stalls at committee level

Data retention stalls at committee level

Updated: IIA welcomes AG's appointment.
Joshua Gliddon Feb 4 2013 4:34PM Telco/ISP

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