Integrated Public Number Database (IPND)
The
IPND is an industry wide database of all listed and unlisted public
telephone numbers. It was established in 1998 and it is managed by
Telstra under the Carrier Licence Conditions (Telstra Corporation Limited) Declaration 1997. A copy of the carrier licence is available here.
The
IPND contains public number customer data which includes a public
number and associated information such as the customer's name and
address and the name of the service provider providing the carriage
service. This data may only be accessed and used for the approved
purposes specified in clause 10(1) of Telstra's Carrier Licence which
are:
- providing directory assistance services;
- providing operator services or operator assistance services;
- publishing public number directories;
- providing location dependent carriage services;
- the operation of emergency call services or assisting emergency services:
- assisting enforcement agencies or safeguarding national security; and
- any other activities specified by the ACMA by written notice to the IPND Manager (which is Telstra).
IPND Management
Telstra,
as the IPND Manager, is responsible for maintaining the IPND and its
integrity. The IPND Manager receives data from registered data
providers, provides data to data users. The ACMA does not manage the
database. Further information on becoming a registered data provider or
data user is available from the IPND Manager's website at www.telstra.com.au/ipnd.
The ACMA's role
The Telecommunications Act 1997
('the Act') set up the regulatory framework that established the IPND
in 1998. Part 4 of Schedule 2 of the Act provides for Service Provider
Rules. This legislation places requirements on carriers and CSPs for
ensuring they provide information to the IPND.
For more information about IPND issues see the ACMA website,
or contact the ACMA's IPND Audit staff in the Community & National
Interests Team on telephone (03) 9963 6800, facsimile (03) 9963 6979.
For further information on the IPND see the industry fact sheet.
