United States Requires Five Years of Social Media
The Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration proposes requiring certain international travelers to disclose five years of social-media history when applying via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), affecting visitors from the 42-country Visa Waiver Program. The plan would collect handles, usernames, potentially biometrics and email data for automated or manual review, prompting privacy, free-speech, GDPR and implementation concerns.
Key Points
- 1Mandates five-year social-media disclosures and account handles for ESTA visa-waiver applicants.
- 2Raises privacy and free-speech concerns as DHS may use automated scans or manual reviews.
- 3Urges practitioners to audit online footprints; businesses must prepare travel-risk and compliance policies.
Scoring Rationale
High policy significance and wide international scope, but incremental development over earlier voluntary screenings reduces novelty.
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