New data retention laws can be used to chase online pirates, says Malcolm Turnbull

By David Ramli
Updated November 1 2014 - 10:13am, first published October 31 2014 - 2:11pm
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares
Retained data would be available to companies pursuing alleged illegal downloaders through civil proceedings, the communications minister said. Photo: Andrew Meares

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull says copyright owners could get court access to the details of Australians accused of illegally downloading movies, music and other content thanks in part to the government's new data retention laws.

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