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Jordanian Authorities Misuse Cellebrite Tools Against Activists

1/22/2026

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Citizen Lab reports that Jordanian authorities are using Cellebrite (the digital-forensics company) tools to extract data from activists' mobile phones.
The tools can access extensive personal data and likely violate human rights treaties that Jordan has ratified.
One case involved a political activist whose phone was seized and analyzed after interrogation.
A second case involved a student activist whose phone was unlocked without consent.

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Story summary

Citizen Lab reports that Jordanian authorities are using Cellebrite (the digital-forensics company) tools to extract data from activists' mobile phones.
The tools can access extensive personal data and likely violate human rights treaties that Jordan has ratified.
One case involved a political activist whose phone was seized and analyzed after interrogation.
A second case involved a student activist whose phone was unlocked without consent.