The Age | Citizens to bear the brunt of mandatory data retention scheme Perth Now The federal government's proposed compulsory data retention scheme could see internet users slugged with an extra $100 a year, as internet service providers pass on the cost of compliance to their customers. The $100 figure was revealed by listed ISP ... Data retention — what it is and why it's bad Data retention scheme would lead to surveillance tax on consumers, say telcos iiNet issues cost warning |