Starting with our precursor signals intelligence (SIGINT) agencies during the Second World War, ASD has always operated in the slim area between the
Updated 24 Oct 2022
IntroductionDirector-General ASD has established the ASD Audit and Risk Committee in compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and
The Minister responsible for ASD is required by the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to make rules to regulate the communication and retention
Made by the Minister for Defence, 30 November 2021Letter of IntroductionI, Peter Dutton, Minister for Defence, being the Minister responsible for
ASD periodically revises its Rules to Protect the Privacy of Australians (Privacy Rules).The Privacy Rules are made in accordance with section 15
Made by the Minister for Defence, 13 November 2020, and superseded by 2021 Privacy RulesLetter of IntroductionI, Linda Reynolds, Minister
Made by the Minister for Defence, 2 October 2012, and superseded by 2020 Privacy RulesLetter of IntroductionI, Stephen Francis Smith, 
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is committed to making Australia the most secure place to connect online.We are proud that our
Speaker: Rachel Noble, Director-General ASDLocation: National Press Club, CanberraDate of Speech: 18 November 2021Body:Learn more about ASD