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Qtx · 14-10-2013, 17:56

Vaguely remember something about retention time of data to be 2 years (by law?). They may keep data about who had which IP address and when, for longer. Not 100 % sure but may find most isp's log every site visited but don't link it directly to your account. That way they can use the data for their own research without breaking data laws. For example it helps them see trends, popular sites they may decide to put adverts on + lots of other things

With GCHQ/NSA having a direct copy of an isp's data stream as it happens, they will be no doubt storing all the data forever.

14-10-2013, 17:56	#3
Qtx CF's Worst Nightmare Join Date: May 2012 Location: Probably outside the M25 Services: Sky Fibre Unlimited 40/10 Posts: 3,473	Re: ISP data collection and retention policy Vaguely remember something about retention time of data to be 2 years (by law?). They may keep data about who had which IP address and when, for longer. Not 100 % sure but may find most isp's log every site visited but don't link it directly to your account. That way they can use the data for their own research without breaking data laws. For example it helps them see trends, popular sites they may decide to put adverts on + lots of other things With GCHQ/NSA having a direct copy of an isp's data stream as it happens, they will be no doubt storing all the data forever.