Cellebrite, Blackback Technologies offerings, product demos, materials, presentations (San Francisco Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P012045-052720 |
| Multi Request | Cellebrite, Blackback Technologies offerings, product demos, materials, presentations |
| Submitted | May 22, 2020 |
| Due | June 1, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Christopher Bing
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
From: San Francisco Police Department
Dear Christopher Bing:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD").
The San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") received your request, dated May 27, 2020 and given the reference number P012045-052720 for tracking purposes.
Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
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From: San Francisco Police Department
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May 27, 2020
Via email requests@muckrock.com
Christopher Bing
MuckRock News DEPT MR 93702 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: Public Records Request, dated May 27, 2020, Reference # P012045-052720
Dear Christopher Bing:
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated May 27, 2020.
You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
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From: San Francisco Police Department
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January 22, 2021
Via email requests@muckrock.com
Christopher Bing
MuckRock News DEPT MR 93702 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: Public Records Request, dated May 27, 2020, Reference # P012045-052720
Dear Christopher Bing:
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated May 27, 2020, on January 22, 2021.
You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
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Significantly, the Mayor suspended “the following provisions of City law governing public records are hereby suspended for pending and future records requests, until the termination of the emergency, unless the Mayor provides notice to the Board of Supervisors that the suspension is no longer necessary and rescinds this Order:
* The requirements in Administrative Code Section 67.21(a) and (b) that City agencies comply with requests for inspection or copying of a public record within 10 days following receipt of the request, or provide a written justification for withholding a record within 10 days. The foregoing sentence only addresses those deadlines under the Sunshine Ordinance, and does not affect a City agency's obligation to provide an initial response to a requester within the timeframes set forth in California Government Code Section 6253(c).
* The requirement in Administrative Code Section 67 .21 (c) that City agencies comply with requests for descriptions of records.
* The requirement in Administrative Code Section 67.24(e)(3) that City agencies prepare and provide documents and information during the course of contract negotiations.
* The restriction in Administrative Code Sections 67.24(g) and 67.24(i) prohibiting City departments from relying upon Government Code Section 6255 or any similar provision as the basis for withholding any documents or information. This paragraph does not suspend Administrative Code Section 67.24(h) regarding a "deliberative process" exemption.
* All deadlines in Administrative Code Section 67.21 for the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force or the Supervisor of Records to make determinations, and all deadlines in the Administrative Code or in regulations for parties to submit information to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. All such deadlines shall be tolled until 15 days after the termination of this Order.
The requirement in Administrative Code Section 67.21(e) that an authorized representative of the custodian of records attend any hearing concerning a records request and explain its decision to withhold the records requested. The Media Relation Unit has limited resources and with the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the Commission, we will not be able to respond to your request at this time. Rest assure we take our obligations seriously but hope that you understand that we are limited in our resources and this request is extremely burdensome during this time. SFPD anticipates completed review of this request with in the few weeks. Please respond to this email if you interested in proceeding further with this request. If you have any questions, please contact me at (415) 837-7194.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Julie Lazar Julie.Lazar@sfgov.org Media Relations Unit-3rd Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94158 (415) 837-7194 Direct Line (415) 837-7395 Main Office
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From: San Francisco Police Department
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January 26, 2021 Via email requests@muckrock.com
Christopher Bing
MuckRock News DEPT MR 93702 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: Public Records Request, dated May 27, 2020, Reference # P012045-052720
Dear Christopher Bing:
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated May 27, 2020, on January 26, 2021.
You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Bing
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Inquires with the Police Departments Forensic and Special Investigations Division have determined there are not responsive documents to your request. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Lazar at (415) 837-7395.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Sergeant Michael Andraychak
Officer in Charge
Media Relations
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P012045-052720.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P012045-052720.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P012045-052720.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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