The New York Times: US Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

US Customs and Border Protection has proposed expanding social media screening for travelers to the United States, requiring applicants to share up to five years of social media history and other personal data. The proposal would affect visitors from visa waiver countries who apply through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which currently collects basic contact information and grants authorization for two years.

In an article published in The New York Times, Partner Bo Cooper highlights that the proposal marks a shift from verifying specific facts to reviewing broader online activity, noting that such scrutiny could potentially impact tourism patterns.

Read the full article here.