On the issue of using means of extracting information from mobile devices when conducting operational-search activities

This scientific article is devoted to the study of problematic issues related to the use of means of retrieving information from the memory of electronic storage media during operational investigative activities. In the modern information society, mobile devices are becoming an integral part of people's lives, containing a huge amount of personal information. This information can be extremely useful for law enforcement agencies when conducting operational search activities and investigative actions. The article examines in detail various methods and means of extracting information from mobile devices, including software and hardware used in the process of processing information in order to obtain evidence. The authors of the article analyze existing approaches to information extraction, refer to current scientific research and offer their own recommendations for the use of these tools as part of operational investigative activities. Key aspects covered in the article include the selection of appropriate information extraction tools, legal considerations for using these tools, data processing and protection techniques, and privacy considerations.