THIS COUNTRY TO IMPOSE HUGE FINE IF YOU DON'T DISCLOSE PHONE PASSWORDS

Come this Monday, don't be surprised if customs officials in New Zealand demand to see what’s on your phones, tablets and laptops if they suspect you’re likely to cause trouble, say media reports. The new Custom and Excise Act of 2018 allows Zealand authorities to ask for “codes, passwords, and encryption keys” required to access any electronic device including fingerprints and face lock, if required.

In case, you refuse to budge, you could be prosecuted and slapped with a fine of up to NZ$ 5,000 or a whopping Rs 2.4 lakh. Officers may also copy, review or evaluate the data stored on your phone, by means of “previewing, cloning, or other forensic methods”. 

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