US government starts asking foreign travelers to disclose their social media accounts

US government starts asking foreign travelers to disclose their social media accounts ( theverge.com )

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derram 2016-12-27T16:14

US government starts asking foreign travelers to disclose their social media accounts - The Verge

' Social media account information could aid in this process. '

'The US Customs and Border Protection has started demanding that foreign travelers hand over Facebook, Twitter, and other social media account information upon entering the country, according to a Politico . '

'As it stands today, Customs and Border Protection says it will not deny entry to those that refuse to submit any social media information. '

'These groups fear that the request for social media info, although voluntary, will urge members of marginalized groups from the Middle East and elsewhere to fill out the information for fear of being denied entry. '

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