US Customs wants foreign nationals to reveal their social media handles | #Privacy  | Social Media and its influence | Scoop.it
According to a notice posted on the US federal register, travellers would be asked to "Please enter information associated with your online presence -- Provider/Platform -- Social media identifier".

Responding to the question would be optional.

"Collecting social media data will enhance the existing investigative process and provide DHS greater clarity and visibility to possible nefarious activity and connections by providing an additional tool set which analysts and investigators may use to better analyze and investigate the case," the proposal states.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/privacy-in-the-digital-world-shouldnt-we-talk-about-it/

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Cyberespionage