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Jordan's Use of Cellebrite Sparks Human Rights Concerns

1/22/2026

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Citizen Lab reports Jordanian authorities are using Cellebrite's digital tools to extract data from activists' phones.
The tools can access extensive personal data and were applied to individuals detained by security forces.
The report says the practice likely violates human rights treaties that Jordan has ratified.
Cellebrite states its technology is for legal investigations and reviews allegations of misuse.
The Jordanian government has not commented on the findings.

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Citizen Lab reports Jordanian authorities are using Cellebrite's digital tools to extract data from activists' phones.
The tools can access extensive personal data and were applied to individuals detained by security forces.
The report says the practice likely violates human rights treaties that Jordan has ratified.
Cellebrite states its technology is for legal investigations and reviews allegations of misuse.
The Jordanian government has not commented on the findings.