Digital Life & Privacy Summary

The Trump administration is proposing new immigration rules that would require foreign tourists from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history for scrutiny.

This move is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration enforcement, as noted by multiple reports. According to ABC News Live, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi expressed concerns about the implications of this requirement for both travelers and civil liberties.

In Australia, there is notable backlash, with some Australians opting to avoid traveling to the U.S. due to these invasive measures, reflecting a growing discomfort with privacy violations at borders. The proposal is being criticized as another step toward increased governmental surveillance of personal data.