Internet filtering plan may extend to peer-to-peer

The Federal Government’s controversial internet censorship scheme may extend to filter more online traffic than was first thought, Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy revealed today.

In a post on his department’s blog, Senator Conroy today said technology that could filter data sent directly between computers would be tested as part of the upcoming live filtering trial.

“Technology that filters peer-to-peer and BitTorrent traffic does exist and it is anticipated that the effectiveness of this will be tested in the live pilot trial,” Senator Conroy said.

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Customers left in dark over web filter trials

• Web filtering trial set to begin next week
• Government still evaluating applications
• ISPs don’t know yet if they’re taking part

A Live trial of internet censorship technology is set to begin in less than a week, but the Federal Government still hasn’t decided which companies will take part.

Two of Australia’s largest internet service providers Optus and iiNet have applied to take part in the pilot, due to start next Wednesday, but are still waiting to hear if they have been accepted into the program.

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ISPs Give Rudd Government Two Finger Salute

The Rudd Government is continuing to encounter ISP resistance to its plans for a trial of Internet filtering technology, with SA-based national operator Internode and Perth’s iiNet refusing to have anything to do with it, and Optus saying it will participate only in a strictly limited way.

The Rudd Government is continuing to encounter ISP resistance to its plans for a trial of Internet filtering technology, with SA-based national operator Internode and Perth’s iiNet refusing to have anything to do with it, and Optus saying it will participate only in a strictly limited way.

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