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2 Year Data Retention For Australian ISPs

Posted by samzenpus on from the save-your-reciept dept.

freddienumber13 writes "Following similar acts passed by foreign governments, the Australian government is now seeking feedback on its plans to bring into law the requirement for ISPs to retain user data for up to 2 years. They're also seeking changes to the law that would allow undercover ASIO agents and its sources to commit crimes which would include, for example, hacking into your computer."

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  1. would allow ASIO agents to commit crimes... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    With police like these, who needs criminals?

  2. Re:It's coming, even though we don't want it by dontclapthrowmoney · · Score: 3, Funny

    How the FUCK did we end up in this bizarro world?

    This is how:

    Gillard FTW