[postingawayonhn]

To get a mobile number in Australia you need to identify yourself with government ID.

[int_19h]

Why do they keep it after opening your account / activating your SIM, though?

[peterkelly]

Because they're irresponsible. There's no reason to hang on to this information once they've verified it.

[Reebz]

That’s incorrect. They are obligated by law to retain it for 6-7 years for KYC purposes.

[collegeburner]

KYC for a gd phone number... honestly the whole attacks on E2EE make a lot more sense now with the background of that kinda shady stuff going on beforehand. praying for y'all, hope the digital rights situation gets better there.