Cellebrite, Blackback Technologies offerings, product demos, materials, presentations (Chicago Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P582860-052720 |
| Multi Request | Cellebrite, Blackback Technologies offerings, product demos, materials, presentations |
| Submitted | May 22, 2020 |
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From: Christopher Bing
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
Product brochures, Powerpoint presentations, memos, emails and other documents from technology contractor Cellebrite and its subsidiary Blackbag Technologies Inc. about their offerings. Such product documents may carry terminology/keywords/descriptions that include: "Digital Intelligence Solutions," "forensic acquisition," "UFED" and "digital investigations." This FOIA seeks marketing, training and other related materials produced by the contractor, Cellebrite/BlackBag Technologies, to explain/sell their product offerings/services to U.S. government national security and law enforcement agencies/offices between the years 2017 and 2020 (or date of review). Cellebrite and Blackbag Technologies products help customers access data on electronic devices, including for "Windows, macOS, iOS and Android-based" systems. Cellebrite acquired Blackbag Technologies in 2020; this requests individually asks for documents pertaining to either/both companies from both before and after the acquisition.
Cellebrite is an Israeli company that manufactures data extraction, transfer and analysis devices for cellular phones and mobile devices. The company is a subsidiary of Japan's Sun Corporation. Blackbag Technologies Inc., a U.S.-based Cellebrite company, provides forensic solutions for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android devices.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
From: Chicago Police Department
Dear Christopher :
Thank you for your interest in information from the Chicago Police Department. Your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: P582860-052720
You have requested the following records: Product brochures, Powerpoint presentations, memos, emails and other documents from technology contractor Cellebrite and its subsidiary Blackbag Technologies Inc. about their offerings. Such product documents may carry terminology/keywords/descriptions that include: "Digital Intelligence Solutions," "forensic acquisition," "UFED" and "digital investigations." This FOIA seeks marketing, training and other related materials produced by the contractor, Cellebrite/BlackBag Technologies, to explain/sell their product offerings/services to U.S. government national security and law enforcement agencies/offices between the years 2017 and 2020 (or date of review). Cellebrite and Blackbag Technologies products help customers access data on electronic devices, including for "Windows, macOS, iOS and Android-based" systems. Cellebrite acquired Blackbag Technologies in 2020; this requests individually asks for documents pertaining to either/both companies from both before and after the acquisition.
Cellebrite is an Israeli company that manufactures data extraction, transfer and analysis devices for cellular phones and mobile devices. The company is a subsidiary of Japan's Sun Corporation. Blackbag Technologies Inc., a U.S.-based Cellebrite company, provides forensic solutions for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android devices.
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From: Chicago Police Department
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From: Chicago Police Department
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Please see attachment in regards to extension letter.
From: Chicago Police Department
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Dear Mr. Bing,
We will need additional time to provide a response to your request. Please be aware that officers that have administrative duties, such as fulfilling FOIA requests in the various units we reach out to for records, are deployed during this time. I will continue to check in with you weekly to let you know of any progress with your request and therefore, will be in touch on or before June 16, 2020.
Thank you for your patience,
Audrey
From: Chicago Police Department
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Hello,
Please allow for additional time extension as officers who process requests are being deployed due to COVID-19 and civil unrest. I will be in touch either way on or before June 23, 2020.
Thank you,
Audrey
From: Chicago Police Department
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Good Morning,
I have followed up with the various units for the requested records. Due to current circumstances, additional time is still needed. I will update you on or before June 30, 2020.
Thank you,
Audrey
From: Chicago Police Department
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Hello,
Apologies for the length of time this is taking. I am waiting for additional responses from two units. Once I receive all responsive records, they will need to go through a review process. Please allow an additional two weeks at this point. If all records are received and reviewed prior, I will send them to you. If not, I will provide a status update on July 15, 2020.
Thank you for your patience,
Audrey
From: Chicago Police Department
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P582860_Bing__Christopher_BOC_Records_R.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0lAJxhPyhDSZoayVNFW1a94R1Vf1JXKz-2BARynBE87ZsOB2xUjDEHh2ASFxuvp-2FukKFpawW9D-2Fl2aodAs-2F7iVa8PU5NaGjhTm6Vz2erDfYxSVzgN5vzxcjnXJ6bFCfeaaFw-3D-3DttiY_WbNbVrEv1La0YJK-2Fx0kh06wynEiz5cF0d4KA0lMhQ3ssNxG647I58omR-2BB-2FSadATbw1FaDS1FGpQLUXBQC0iNLITGcHPDIiRXe7yN8gC1f1TKKJLWyzx24baGZL3XKa4Hl-2F63sdVgbRxfyb5WjOVXLcSyshpcmVCUVlo16u2qd0Bfh3M-2FKaeTw75-2FbgbhpiiX3w9YS3MPlB9IC1TdBZ0NEU5eW-2BRjJlmuZngLp2QLcAFxbEsz-2F5sCGMZq0nt2W26bEBly6s3HXcyy-2B-2FxpyzUgRb1BFfwVboz9yq1IdoRAhoikMqJGgRoTYEGQLRAZzHHilT3qs1fTiM418gqRbXOS5IBY0YvlcS7JjKTOs9DbryzVYtwnd4s717uL6oA9ArDfc-2BrUr-2FoXTGUzzE-2B74pFrw-3D-3D)
P582860_Bing__Christopher_BTS_Records_R_R.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0lAJxhPyhDSZoayVNFW1a97SsjhSGpW-2FktCHVD0RiHc-2BxyRDEZQeSPham0dlon25e46w9UVJyjddVKxuoQD1p25pk-2FZXjiiYrvl-2F9055stE4Kcl-2FFBOOdk-2FqqNwp4BDivw-3D-3Di1eV_WbNbVrEv1La0YJK-2Fx0kh06wynEiz5cF0d4KA0lMhQ3ssNxG647I58omR-2BB-2FSadATbw1FaDS1FGpQLUXBQC0iNLITGcHPDIiRXe7yN8gC1f1TKKJLWyzx24baGZL3XKa4Hl-2F63sdVgbRxfyb5WjOVXLcSyshpcmVCUVlo16u2qd0Bfh3M-2FKaeTw75-2FbgbhpiiX3w9YS3MPlB9IC1TdBZ0NEU5eW-2BRjJlmuZngLp2QLcAFxbEsz-2F5sCGMZq0nt2W26F50qpzKUztmWFL-2BaWyHpRTA78PYXe0dW3wb94dQuZQrPqocD-2BfbIqItictmCSPZMdvKybyP0VLxXe1BaQtWDcQB24GQ-2FR8jArw1MjiEt1xrx-2BXrWod7DykWDgGUNN7RwvQ1qYWAI3jAYtV-2BNUPWXIg-3D-3D)
P582860_Bing__Christopher_Letter.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0lAJxhPyhDSZoayVNFW1a960s73PPJ4xcOXKyqZeXNARoZIjEjSitcIh4G4rVA53lVHUWr3UmKDvkeDUHV3xev6hFC8BRDzcwigqEi56WPLxrTXeuNrYgFQlqdK0GmOpUQ-3D-3Ds5R-_WbNbVrEv1La0YJK-2Fx0kh06wynEiz5cF0d4KA0lMhQ3ssNxG647I58omR-2BB-2FSadATbw1FaDS1FGpQLUXBQC0iNLITGcHPDIiRXe7yN8gC1f1TKKJLWyzx24baGZL3XKa4Hl-2F63sdVgbRxfyb5WjOVXLcSyshpcmVCUVlo16u2qd0Bfh3M-2FKaeTw75-2FbgbhpiiX3w9YS3MPlB9IC1TdBZ0NEU5eW-2BRjJlmuZngLp2QLcAFxbEsz-2F5sCGMZq0nt2W26FmOl31i-2BRqzCq5pKVoFQJqr5Hd1j3wadoMtYLVqOyRXpVd282RbhE7Q-2Fn2qZmKyd1jweWFxoYJzpeCFsafkMs028-2FieetbP5LuckC7wx9JHwaeTlvLAuh-2BvwmPKkqyzIXYhP-2Bg8ls5J6JEcfqu6Gog-3D-3D)
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Dear Mr. Bing, Please see attached for the response to your FOIA request. Thank you, Audrey Shulruff FOIA Officer Chicago Police Department Office of Legal Affairs, Unit 114
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