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world Scmp World 2026-03-24

Hong Kong Authorities Can Demanding Decrypt Devices in National Security Cases

Hong Kong's security chief has announced new rules allowing authorities to demand external technicians decrypt devices in national security investigations, with punishments for those providing incorrect passwords.

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