Also looks like internet and phone companies are required to keep emails and text messages because it's effective against child sex abuse [0]. [0] http://www.a

Also looks like internet and phone companies are required to keep emails and text messages because it's effective against child sex abuse [0]. [0] http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/22/3250398.htm http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/22/3250398.htm Edit: Looks like it's part of the hacking crackdown according to this article: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/police-win-phone-data-new-laws-to-invade-your-privacy/story-e6freuzr-1226079536003 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/police-win-ph... Warrantless requests for electronic data.