Summary
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that requires foreign tourists to share up to 5 years of their social media history to visit the United States. This change would apply to travelers from countries that are part of the visa-waiver program and currently use the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
Key Facts
- The proposal requires foreign tourists to disclose their social media history from the last 5 years.
- This rule applies to ESTA applicants from visa-waiver countries.
- Other personal data required includes family information, past telephone numbers, and email addresses.
- The proposal also collects data like IP addresses and metadata from photos shared electronically.
- Countries like the UK, Germany, Japan, and South Korea are included in this change.
- The U.S. public can comment on this proposal for 60 days.
- This is part of President Donald Trump's efforts to strengthen entry restrictions to the U.S.
