Hong Kong police gain warrantless power to force unlock of encrypted devices with jail time for refusalYour iPhone’s encryption means nothing if Hong Kong police decide you’re a security threat. New amendments to the city’s National Security Law now allow authorities to demand “any password or other decryption method” for phones, laptops, and encrypted devices—no warrant required, even with digital IDs.The rules, effective March 23, 2026, turn your biometric locks and multi-factor authentication...