HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
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Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under national security law
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
Hong Kong police can now demand phone or computer passwords from those who are suspected of breaching the wide-ranging National Security Law (NSL).
Those who refuse could face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600), and individuals who provide "false or misleading information" could face up to three years in jail.