DoT directs telcos to keep data and call records of users for minimum two years

The amendment in the Unified License Agreement comes after requests from security agencies according to reports. Previously, the duration of archiving call data and internet usage records of subscribers was one year.

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked telecom companies and internet service providers (ISPs) to maintain commercial and call detail records for a minimum of two years citing security reasons. The amendment in the Unified License Agreement comes after requests from security agencies according to reports. Previously, the duration of archiving call data and internet usage records of subscribers was one year. The amendments in the licenses were issued on December 21 and extended to other forms of telecom permits on December 22.