Data retention discussion shrouded in secrecy

By Ben Grubb
Updated August 26 2014 - 5:08pm, first published 4:18pm
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Attorney-General George Brandis have had difficulty so far explaining what information telcos would be required to store under new laws. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Attorney-General George Brandis have had difficulty so far explaining what information telcos would be required to store under new laws. Photo: Andrew Meares
John Stanton, chief executive of the Communications Alliance, says telcos will meet on Tuesday to discuss the paper. Photo: Kate Geraghty
John Stanton, chief executive of the Communications Alliance, says telcos will meet on Tuesday to discuss the paper. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Steve Dalby, chief regulatory officer at iiNet, says the debate should not be shrouded in secrecy. Photo: Bohdan Warchomij
Steve Dalby, chief regulatory officer at iiNet, says the debate should not be shrouded in secrecy. Photo: Bohdan Warchomij

An important discussion paper designed to clear up confusion about the federal government's data retention plans has been stamped confidential and released to only a select group of people, angering rights advocates and industry players.

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