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Who we are

"Delivering lawful covert access to communications and electronic data."

Digital Surveillance Collection (DSC) is a branch in the Australian Federal Police that focuses on supporting covert technical electronic surveillance and intelligence operations. We are responsible for providing technical assistance and solutions in support of AFP digital surveillance activities.

We operate within the following areas:

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Covert digital
surveillance operations

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Covert surveillance
software development

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Obfuscated and
misattributed online access

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Enhanced data
analytics and enrichment

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Custom covert electronic
surveillance devices

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Encrypted communications
exploitation

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Data integrity
and secure networking

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Telecommunications and
data interception

Our values

We follow and stand by core values to consistently produce success.

Partners

We work alongside many different organisations to keep Australia safe.