In Australia: In recent discussions at Senate estimates, it was revealed that Services Australia, the administrator of Centrelink, has been sharing smartphon

In Australia: In recent discussions at Senate estimates, it was revealed that Services Australia, the administrator of Centrelink, has been sharing smartphone-hacking technology, specifically Cellebrite’s Universal Forensic Extraction Device, with the Department of Education and other undisclosed agencies. This move aims to assist in the investigation of suspected fraud committed against various government schemes and subsidies. While Services Australia insists the technology is only used for serious non-compliance investigations, not general customer compliance issues, concerns have been raised about privacy, data retention, and adherence to international agreements on spyware proliferation. ~ https://elm.net.au/services-australias-use-of-cellebrites-forensic-extraction-device-a-closer-look/ https://elm.net.au/services-australias-use-of-cellebrites-fo... From 2022: How does Cellebrite work? It takes just a few seconds for police to scan a mobile phone with technology such as Cellebrite. They usually download the entire contents of the phone and gain an enormous level of intelligence. Police can scan a device during a stop and search on reasonable grounds, patrolling in a vehicle, or while questioning a suspect – often without the knowledge of the person. Usually, they are seeking confirmation of drug dealing, child sexual abuse, murder or gang activity involving assault or robbery. ~ https://stacklaw.com.au/news/criminal-law/concerns-over-police-reliance-on-cellebrite-data-extraction-technology https://stacklaw.com.au/news/criminal-law/concerns-over-poli...