"The new rule requires individuals to provide 'any password or other decryption method' necessary for police to access electronic equipment believed to hold evidence in national security cases."
"Failure to comply with the new law can result in a fine of up to HK$100,000 or a one-year prison sentence, applying to anyone under investigation or with knowledge of the password."
"The law mandates compliance even in cases involving confidentiality, affecting journalists, doctors, and lawyers, raising concerns about the impact on professional confidentiality."
"Government officials assert that the amendments are intended to effectively prevent and punish activities endangering national security while ensuring the lawful rights of individuals are protected."
The Hong Kong government has introduced amendments to the national security law, mandating individuals to provide passwords for electronic devices during investigations. Non-compliance can result in a fine of HK$100,000 or a one-year prison sentence. The law applies to anyone under investigation for national security threats and includes those with knowledge of passwords, regardless of confidentiality obligations. Officials claim the amendments aim to prevent activities threatening national security while protecting individual rights. Critics argue the law undermines democratic freedoms and suppresses dissent.
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