Hong Kong police gain power to demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Hong Kong authorities published amendments to the national security law on Monday that empower police to demand passwords and decryption methods from suspects under investigation for national security violations. The amendments also allow customs officers to seize items deemed to have seditious intention. Refusing to comply could result in up to one year imprisonment and fines up to HK$100,000, while providing false information could bring up to three years imprisonment.
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The Guardian
Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
crackdown on dissent emphasis
Reuters
Hong Kong police given new powers to obtain phone, computer passwords - Reuters
straightforward power expansion
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Critics argue the laws are tools to quash dissent, while authorities claim they are necessary for stability
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