The ICO has released its report following an investigation into the use of mobile phone extraction (MPE) by police forces in England and Wales when conducting criminal investigations. The study follows concerns raised about excessive processing of personal information. In some instances, Police are dropping rape and sexual assault cases when victims refuse to hand over their phones.
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