Government mandates telcos to keep call data, internet usage record for minimum two years

DoT has extended the duration of archiving call data and internet usage records of subscribers to two years. The amendments in the licences were issued on December 21, 2021, and extended to other forms of telecom permits on December 22, 2021. It mandates telecom companies to maintain internet data records including login and logout details of all subscribers for services such as internet access, email, internet telephony including calls made from mobile applications or Wi-Fi calling for at least two years.