Describes regulations introduced in Australia for managing hotspots.
Country
Australia
Need to notify Network Regulation Authority
No
Authentication required
Yes, logs must include identification information
Logs policy (duration, location & how)
Duration: 24 months, then delete or anonymize
Location: no specific location
How: Identification of user (Any user ID, name, or phone number), type of communication (internet usage), connection time and duration, IP address and port number allocated to the user or device connected to the Internet, location of the hotspot, amount of data (can be over a session, or over a period of time).
Do not keep the user's internet browsing history
Copyright infringement
Stop illegal use if reported by authorities or any individual
Logs available on government request
Yes, to be delivered on request
Privacy
Data is to be encrypted and secured against unauthorized access.