Government looks to ISPs as it cuts comms database plan

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“Ministers are making a distinction between content and communications data into sound-bite of the year. But it is spurious. Officials from dozens of departments and quangos could know what you read online, and who all your friends are, who you emailed, when, and where you were when you did so - all without a warrant. Tracking your your every move is more efficiently creepy than reading your letters.”

From an industry standpoint, the plans have been critised for the potential cost to communications firms. The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) said that it hopes the government will reimburse service providers for the added costs.

"ISPA advocates a proportionate approach to data retention. To ensure that any updated law enforcement requirements do not place extra financial burdens on internet service providers, ISPA stresses the importance of cost recovery," said ISPA general secretary Nicholas Lansman, in a statement.

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