Tag Archives: surveillance

So-called ‘Metadata’

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

Metadata took centre stage in the national debate this week, in the context of the Government’s data retention proposals and as a result of George Brandis’s spectacular fail when attempting to explain what exactly he meant by metadata on Sky … Continue reading →

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Accountability under attack in National Security Inquiry

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

This week the Government announced an Inquiry into potential reforms of National Security Legislation. From the terms of reference: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is to inquire into potential reforms of National Security Legislation, as set out … Continue reading →

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Mosaic theory, universal surveillance and unlimited recordkeeping

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

‘“Mosaic theory” describes a basic precept of intelligence gathering: Disparate items of information, though individually of limited or no utility to their possessor, can take on added significance when combined with other items of information.’ [1] Mosaic theory was what … Continue reading →

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