[LINK] Government could demand Web history

[Kim Holburn]

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1276352/Canberra-wants-browser-histories-Reports

> Government could demand Web history
> 11 June 2010 | 01:09:01 PM	 | Source: SBS Staff
>
> The government has reportedly confirmed that it has been looking at  
> forcing ISPs to retain the web browsing history of Australian  
> residents for future scrutiny.
>
> Internet service providers have been in discussion with the Attorney  
> General's Department on ways to implement the data retention regime,  
> reports internet and technology website ZDnet.
>
> In a statement, ZDnet was told that the government had been  
> examining an EU directive which compels companies to keep customers'  
> data for a specified period, to be readily available to law  
> enforcement agencies.
>
> "The Attorney-General's Department has been looking at the European  
> Directive on Data Retention, to consider whether such a regime is  
> appropriate within Australia's law enforcement and security  
> context," the Department said.
> The head of the Internet Industry Association confirmed the  
> discussions, but told ZDnet he did not think the government would  
> push ahead unilaterally, without public debate on the issue. The  
> government has been heavily criticised over the last year for  
> Communications Minister Stephen Conroy's plans to enforce mandatory  
> internet filtering in Australia. Campaigners, as well as internet  
> giants such as Google, have condemned the moves.


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