Hong Kong authorities have implemented new enforcement procedures under the National Security Law allowing police to demand encryption keys and passwords from individuals, with refusal now a criminal offense. The update expands seizure powers for devices allegedly linked to national security offenses, including at airport transit points.
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Hong Kong Police Can Force You to Reveal Your Encryption Keys
Hong Kong's National Security Law expansion now allows police to criminally prosecute individuals who refuse to disclose encryption keys, extending seizure powers to airport transit points and devices linked to national security offenses.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Schneier on SecurityBY sys://pipeline
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