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Data Retention Regimes and Global Jurisdiction

The varying data retention regimes across different countries and their impact on what law enforcement can compel from internet service providers.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Under what circumstances can ISPs be legally required to hand over users' browsing or viewing history to law enforcement?

Internet service providers can be compelled to turn over customers’ browsing or viewing records to law enforcement, but the legal path and burden vary by the type of data, the agency making the reques...