The Federal Government has strong support for its legislation to collect both telephone and internet data, but not the content. Nearly two thirds think it is justified to counter terrorism and to protect national security.
69
%
A clear majority of people approve of the Government collecting telephone and internet data.
5
%
Only 5% didn’t have strong feelings either way about the collection of telecommunications data.
67
%
Two thirds of respondents think the data retention legislation is justified.
33
%
One third think the data retention law violates privacy.