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IGIS Annual Report 1999-00 |
IGIS Annual Report 1999-00
DEFENCE SIGNALS DIRECTORATE
WHAT DSD DOES
206. DSD's primary function is to collect foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) and then produce and disseminate reports based on such collection. These reports, which are concerned with significant political, military and economic developments in our region, are provided to key policy makers, the intelligence assessment agencies, and other selected government agencies.
207. DSD has no power to, and does not monitor the domestic communications of Australians and is only empowered to monitor the foreign communications of Australians in strictly limited circumstances, such as when the person is an agent of a foreign power, or is involved in serious criminal activity.
208. DSD also acts as the government's authority on all matters pertaining to communications security and information technology security.
209. Further information about DSD can be found at http://www.dsd.gov.au.