Hong Kong Police Gain Sweeping Digital Access Powers

New law grants Hong Kong police broad authority to seize devices and access data, raising concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

In a move that has sparked widespread concern, the Hong Kong government has granted its police force expansive new powers to demand access to people's digital devices and accounts. The Crimes Ordinance amendment, which came into effect this week, allows authorities to seize any electronic device that they suspect may contain information related to a crime with

Hong Kong Cops Gain Sweeping Power to Demand Passwords

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