The government wants your social media accounts when you cross the border

A new proposal would make disclosing your social media history mandatory for millions of inbound travelers. But is it a good idea?

If you’re planning a trip to the United States from a visa-waiver country, your pre-trip checklist might soon include covering your digital tracks.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a rule change that would require travelers from 42 countries—including close allies like the UK, France, Japan, and Australia—to disclose their social media handles from the past five years to enter the country.

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