On the 23rd, the Hong Kong government announced the revised implementation details of the “Hong Kong National Security Law”, adding supplementary provisions related to electronic devices. Refusing to provide mobile phone or computer passwords when under investigation may result in up to 1 year in prison.
According to reports from Hong Kong Economic Times, HK01, and other media outlets, the amended implementation rules of the “Hong Kong National Security Law” were announced and took effect on the 23rd, and include several new provisions. These allow officials to require any "designated person" to provide necessary passwords, other decryption methods, information, or assistance.
According to the reports, failure to comply with demands for passwords and similar information is considered a crime. Upon conviction under public prosecution procedures, offenders can be fined HK$100,000 (RM50,300) and jailed for 1 year; providing false or misleading information raises the penalty to a fine of HK$500,000 (RM251,500) and 3 years in prison.
Hong Kong experienced the “anti-extradition” movement in 2019, and implemented the “Hong Kong National Security Law” in 2020, resulting in the arrest of participants in the movement and triggering a wave of Hong Kong residents emigrating.
According to the reports, failure to comply with demands for passwords and similar information is considered a crime. Upon conviction under public prosecution procedures, offenders can be fined HK$100,000 (RM50,300) and jailed for 1 year; providing false or misleading information raises the penalty to a fine of HK$500,000 (RM251,500) and 3 years in prison.
Hong Kong experienced the “anti-extradition” movement in 2019, and implemented the “Hong Kong National Security Law” in 2020, resulting in the arrest of participants in the movement and triggering a wave of Hong Kong residents emigrating.