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Can ISPs see downloads?
The short answer is that your ISP doesn’t necessarily look at the contents of your download, but they do see where you are downloading from and the size of the download — and they can draw a lot of conclusions from there. If you use an unencrypted email service, your ISP can see the content of your emails.
Does ISP save history?
Does my internet service provider keep my history? In addition to monitoring your activity, the ISP can keep records of your internet history. It is also worth mentioning that illegal use of ISP’s network is commonly a violation of ISP terms of the agreement, which means you are likely to get your account suspended.
How long do ISPs keep logs UK?
Communication service providers can be required to keep ICRs for a maximum period of 12 months. This will be invaluable to law enforcement for the prevention and detection of crime and protecting national security.
How long do ISPs keep data for?
The government’s new data retention laws require internet providers to remember, for two years, what IP address is assigned to a customer every time that customer’s modem is turned on, and what times that same IP address is released from the customer when their modem is turned off again.
How long does an ISP keep records of Internet activity?
Some ISP probably said three months, others maybe two years. It probably depends upon the clientele. You are talking two different sets of records. The first set are commonly called ARP logs, and they match the IP address, the MAC address, the Gateway router and the date and time.
Do ISPs sell your browsing history?
Many ISPs compile anonymous browsing logs and sell them to marketing companies. Some Internet providers are even moving to make privacy a premium add-on, using your Internet history to market to you in much the same way websites do, unless you pay an additional monthly fee.
Do ISPs keep track of IP addresses of users?
Not usually. ISPs normally only keep a record of who had a particular IP on a particular date and time. Policing the internet is not cost effective for an ISP from a profit standpoint.
Why do ISPs collect so much data?
But keep in mind that ISPs are profit-oriented companies. The only reason for them to do large-scale surveillance would be to sell that data to someone. While they certainly are in a position to collect a lot of data which would be extremely valuable for certain parties, they can hardly make business with them.