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Green light for US law enforcement to demand data from Australian communication providers

Green light for US law enforcement to demand data from Australian communication providers


Green light for US law enforcement to demand data from Australian communication providers
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A parliamentary inquiry has given the green light to greater information sharing with US law enforcement despite its concern Australians will be kept in the dark about the number of orders made for data.

The deal allows law enforcement and intelligence agencies in Australia and the US to demand data directly from communication service providers operating in the other jurisdiction.

The new system, enabled by legislation in mid-2021 and now set for formal ratification, will allow authorities to obtain data in days or weeks, rather than months or years.

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