Cloud Act deal will allow authorities to demand data from tech giants in days or weeks, rather than months or years
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 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. The committee, chaired by Labor MP Josh Wilson, said it was “imperative that there be comprehensive reporting” of the number of data requests, noting the “permissive framework” in the deal contrasts with the “extensive” reporting requirements in Australia’s Telecommunications Act.The designated authorities of Australia and the US will be aware of the number of orders for data, but their reports “would not be made public”.
“The committee is of the view … some level of transparency and oversight is necessary in an open and democratic society to ensure the public does not lose confidence in the work governments undertake on their behalf.”
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