The U.S. authorities propose introducing a requirement for foreign travelers to provide the history of their social media accounts from the past five years in order to enter the country.
Source: Bukvy
The new rules primarily apply to citizens of Australia, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, who currently enter the United States without a visa.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported that the Customs and Border Protection service is adding social media as a mandatory element of screening for tourists traveling to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. For 60 days, the agency will accept comments and suggestions regarding this initiative.
The changes will affect travelers from around 40 countries who can stay in the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa and undergo preliminary screening through the ESTA electronic system.
This requirement is part of a broader policy of President Donald Trump’s administration aimed at strengthening control over the entry of foreigners and enhancing the country’s security.