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Hi All,<BR>
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Just a quick heads up for those not involved in the work of the ISP Special Interest Group. We are continuing to work closely with the Comms Alliance to develop guidelines, resources and (hopefully) standards in relation to the implementation of the metadata retention legislation. And we also have a seat at the table of the Attorney General's Dept's Expert Working Group. <BR>
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The discussion, input and feedback is building in the ISP-SIG and I would encourage anyone on this list who is likely to be subject to the legislation to come in on those conversations, which have been comprehensive and in some places, complex.<BR>
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The list address is here:<BR>
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<A HREF="http://lists.internet.org.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isp-sig">http://lists.internet.org.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isp-sig</A><BR>
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Please note that this is not an open group and we are keeping a weather eye on who is signing up. We have been given significant respect and trust by both the AGD and Comms Alliance in terms of participation and collaboration and we regard that as the key to keeping as much influence on the implementation of the standards and outcomes here as possible.<BR>
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In terms of timelines, keep in mind that if you are subject to the data retention legislation, then your DR Implementation Plan (DRIP) is due in by 13th August and the requirement to hold and retain metadata starts on 13th October unless you have successfully applied for an exemption or extension of time. Not a lot of time! <BR>
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Cheers<BR>
g.<BR>
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