#PoliceState #WhiteTerror
Further Erosion of Rights: Hong Kong Police Obtain Power of Search of Mobile Phones without Warrant
On April 2, 2020, the Hong Kong's Court of Appeal reverts the ruling of the High Court and grants the Hong Kong police power to access the digital content of mobile phones, without the need to obtain a warrant.
The appeal was submitted by the police commissioner in opposition to the High Court's ruling made in 2014. During the annual July 1 protest in 2014, the phones of five pro-democracy activists were confiscated by the police. The group filed a judicial review and the court ruled that it is unconstitutional for the police to have such power.
Regarding the new ruling in 2020, concerns are raised over the infringement of personal privacy and the further erosion of rights. The judgement stated that refusal to give password to the police would not constitute an offence of obstruction.
Source: Mingpao; Stand News #Apr2
Image: #FirstHand #Mar31
#Court #Appeal #MobilePhone #Privacy
Further Erosion of Rights: Hong Kong Police Obtain Power of Search of Mobile Phones without Warrant
On April 2, 2020, the Hong Kong's Court of Appeal reverts the ruling of the High Court and grants the Hong Kong police power to access the digital content of mobile phones, without the need to obtain a warrant.
The appeal was submitted by the police commissioner in opposition to the High Court's ruling made in 2014. During the annual July 1 protest in 2014, the phones of five pro-democracy activists were confiscated by the police. The group filed a judicial review and the court ruled that it is unconstitutional for the police to have such power.
Regarding the new ruling in 2020, concerns are raised over the infringement of personal privacy and the further erosion of rights. The judgement stated that refusal to give password to the police would not constitute an offence of obstruction.
Source: Mingpao; Stand News #Apr2
Image: #FirstHand #Mar31
#Court #Appeal #MobilePhone #Privacy
#MassSurveillance #FailedState
HK Gov't Links Emergency Broadcast System to All Phones in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government announced on Nov 26, 2020 a new emergency warning system. The government will be able to send messages to all cell phones in Hong Kong in the event of emergencies which the government regards as a risk of widespread life and property damage.
These messages would be broadcast to all cell phones connected to the mobile networks in Hong Kong. The messages are classified at two levels: "emergency warning" and "extreme emergency warning".
At either level, the phones will ring and vibrate for 10 seconds. At the "extreme" level, the warning cannot be rejected through phone settings.
The authorities state that warning messages would, for instance, be sent in the event of extreme weather causing widespread infrastructure damage, major public safety incidents, or large-scale public health emergencies.
In addition to the new system, existing communication channels such as radio, TV, and social media will continue to be used.
Source: Stand News #Nov26
#EmergencyWarning #MobilePhone
HK Gov't Links Emergency Broadcast System to All Phones in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government announced on Nov 26, 2020 a new emergency warning system. The government will be able to send messages to all cell phones in Hong Kong in the event of emergencies which the government regards as a risk of widespread life and property damage.
These messages would be broadcast to all cell phones connected to the mobile networks in Hong Kong. The messages are classified at two levels: "emergency warning" and "extreme emergency warning".
At either level, the phones will ring and vibrate for 10 seconds. At the "extreme" level, the warning cannot be rejected through phone settings.
The authorities state that warning messages would, for instance, be sent in the event of extreme weather causing widespread infrastructure damage, major public safety incidents, or large-scale public health emergencies.
In addition to the new system, existing communication channels such as radio, TV, and social media will continue to be used.
Source: Stand News #Nov26
#EmergencyWarning #MobilePhone