Hong Kong's government has new, strong security rules. People must now give passwords for phones. John Lee, the city's leader, said this. Police can get more power. This makes some people worry. They fear less freedom and privacy.
The new rule is from the National Security Law. This law started in 2020. It was made after big protests. Now, police can check digital things. They can take items that seem dangerous. The government says this keeps Hong Kong safe. But some people think it stops protests. They say freedom is less now.
The rules were made fast. There was no big talk in the city's council. This is also a problem. People want more open talks. If you do not give a password, you can go to jail. You can also pay money. The law makes many things illegal.
Experts worry about the new powers. They think police get too much power. Many people fear for their privacy. They also worry about fair chances. These rules make checking phones easy. Big punishments can make people afraid. They might not talk freely.