On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 7:06 PM Peter Tonoli <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I’m interested to know how this analysis can even be attempted? There are > no parameters or limitations with what can be requested under the > unprecedented voluntary notice provisions: how long is a ball of string? > > Let's just say that as with any analysis, one states one's assumptions, the bounds of the calculations and plugs in the numbers. For example, if a capability is required that means n devices need x amount of handling above and beyond the normal shipping and handling processes that costs $y. If software development is involved then there are steps that need to be undertaken: scoping, designing, coding, loading, testing, integration with any law enforcement management system... at an hourly rate and estimates of all this, we arrive at a level of cost. If you need to ensure security clearance for all the staff involved in this development, then there will be additional costs. Indeed, it is difficult to forecast these costs so that they can be estimated appropriately and managed as part of routine operations, but if this is a requirement of government, then 'designated communications providers' have a duty to comply. I'm not arguing for the case, I'm simply saying there are costs involved with compliance that would be borne by industry should this become law. This cost could potentially put our industry at a disadvantage to foreign providers. Just when we see that IoT, for example, has a significant potential to grow our economy. Given the deafening silence I got on my previous email about 'how do people do their data retention', I suspect there are a significant number of providers out there that aren't particularly compliant with existing legislation. Regards Narelle -- Narelle [email protected]
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