Travellers to the United States may have to hand over their personal information, such as social media passwords and mobile phone contacts, or run the risk of not being allowed into the country. The new vetting policy is currently being considered by Donald Trump’s administration.

The new vetting policy will include tourists from the UK, Germany and France, who may be forced to disclose personal data, financial information as well as ideological questioning.

The US Customers & Border patrol maintain that keeping America safe depended on their ability to lawfully inspect all material entering into the US.

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