Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
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Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Abstract
Refusing to comply could lead to year in jail and hefty fine, while providing false information carries up to three years in prison
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The Guardian
Date
2026-03-24
Section
World news
ISSN
0261-3077
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3/26/26, 8:29 PM
Language
English
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The Guardian
License
Surveillance & Monitoring
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China
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Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law. (2026, March 24). The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/hong-kong-phone-passwords-national-security-law
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