Tag: encryption

In Hong Kong, Authorities Arrest the Administrator of a Telegram Protest Group—And Force Him to Hand Over a List of Its Members

The police record of Ivan Ip’s interrogation in the police station, which says: “You are arrested under the charge of ‘conspiring to commit a public nuisance’. Following an investigation, the police believe that you have set up a public group called ‘International waters: help, discussion, intelligence on June 11 second reading’ and conspire to stage a break-in at the Legislative Council as well as blocking of major roads from June 11 to June 12.” Image by The Stand News, used with permission.

Police crackdown has also taken place on social media.

How a Cyber Attack Hampered Hong Kong Protesters

(Photo: Twitter/@extraditionbill)

Social media hacking tools, which are sold to repressive governments to spy on their own citizens, erode the right to free speech and to organise political activity.

अब आप न्यूज़ सेंट्रल 24x7 को हिंदी में पढ़ सकते हैं।यहाँ क्लिक करें
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