2) Legal tools & cross-border issues 3) Encryption, “warrant-proof” services and technical limits 4) Dark web, anonymising tech and forensics 5) Forensic handling & evidence admissibility 6) Platform cooperation & legal enforcement Quick guidance if you’re preserving evidence or concerned:
In today’s digital world, our mobile phones are like an extension of ourselves. They hold our photos, messages, documents, passwords—sometimes even our most private thoughts. That’s why the law takes unauthorised access to someone else’s phone very seriously. So what happens if you suspect (or even know) that someone is hiding illegal material on their device—such as harmful images or evidence… Read More 📱 Mobile Phones, Privacy & The Law: What You Must Know
Mobile phone data and digital forensics play an increasingly critical role in court cases both in Spain and the UK, particularly in criminal proceedings, family law disputes, and civil litigation. While both countries follow distinct legal systems—Spain uses a civil law system, and the UK uses a common law system—they share common principles when it comes to the admissibility… Read More TYPES OF MOBILE PHONE DATA USED IN COURT
Feeling intimidated or unsafe is your cue to take back your power by stepping up your security. Whether you’re being harassed, stalked, or simply feeling watched, there are many practical and empowering steps you can take to feel safer and regain a sense of control. Here’s a warm but firm reminder: you deserve to feel safe in your… Read More 🏠 1. Home Security
The violation of privacy in your own home — through stalking, hidden cameras, or listening devices — is not only a terrifying breach of your sense of safety, but also a criminal offense in most jurisdictions. You are entitled to feel secure in your personal space, and when someone shatters that sanctity, it can have… Read More The violation of privacy in your own home
✅ Most digital content can be used as evidence in court, including surveillance, cloud backups, phone data, social media, GPS, and messaging apps—as long as it is lawfully obtained, authentic, and relevant. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what types of backups and platforms are legally admissible in court (in Spain and across the EU) and what key factors make… Read More Hard Evidence
✅ Why a Backup Can Be Used as Evidence A backup (such as an external hard drive, USB stick, cloud storage, or forensic image) may contain exact copies of files, logs, and metadata that were once on the original computer. If the computer was wiped intentionally or otherwise, that backup could still hold: This is incredibly relevant in criminal cases,… Read More ✅ Why a Backup Can Be Used as Evidence
When police officers receive a mobile phone as part of an investigation — but don’t have the tools, training, or legal clearance to extract or analyze certain types of evidence (like encrypted messages, deleted content, or app data) — they will often send the device to a specialized unit or external digital forensic department for further examination. Here’s how that process… Read More Local Police Seize the Device
When the police are interested in a locked mobile phone, it usually means the device is suspected to contain crucial evidence — often in cases of: Here’s what typically happens when police need access to a locked device in Spain or most EU countries: 🔐 1. The Phone is Seized with Legal Authorization Police need either: Without a warrant or… Read More Locked Mobile Phone
In today’s digital world, our phones carry the footprints of our lives. Texts, calls, photos, GPS locations — all can paint a powerful picture in legal matters, including divorce. But can mobile phone data really be used as evidence in court? The short answer is yes — if it’s handled professionally and within the law. Here’s what you… Read More 📱 Can Mobile Phone Data Be Used in Divorce Proceedings? Yes — Here’s What You Need to Know
