HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

Hong Kong police officers stand outside a government building, discussing new regulations that allow them to demand access to personal phone passwords during national security investigations.

The new rules empower law enforcement to request passwords during investigations related to national security offenses. This shift raises concerns among civil liberties advocates, who argue that it could infringe on individual privacy rights and deter free expression in the city. A recent article discusses the implications of new restrictions on personal freedom, underscoring the … Read more