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ARTICLE · 09 FEBRUARY 2022

Concerns over police reliance on Cellebrite data extraction technology

What is Cellebrite software & how does it work? Can it be relied upon as evidence in court?

AustraliaCriminal Law

Police routinely use the data extraction technology Cellebrite to obtain data from mobile phones for their investigations. But there could be problems with them relying on this hi-tech digital scanning tool to collect evidence to present in court.

There are growing concerns about the technology, with some experts claiming the software may have security flaws. These vulnerabilities could result in falsified data slipping into police investigations.

What is Cellebrite software?

The Israeli technology, Cellebrite, is used to instantly extract messages, photos and other information from mobile phones.

It is a valuable tool for police, enabling them to explore a suspect's connections or trace evidence of criminal activities.

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