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Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists
The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require a visa, including the United Kingdom.
Tourists would need to submit information from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, along with email addresses, phone numbers, and personal details of family members including names and birthdays. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is also considering expanding requirements for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applicants to include selfies and biometric data, such as fingerprints, DNA, and iris scans.
The proposed policy aims to enhance security checks at U.S. borders, but it has raised concerns over privacy and data protection. Implementation details, including how authorities would verify social media histories, have not yet been clarified.
