T he Trump administration is moving to significantly expand the data collected from travellers who enter the United States through the Visa Waiver Program, proposing mandatory disclosure of five years of social media activity along with extensive personal information.

A notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week outlines a plan to redesign the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) – used by citizens of 42 visa-free nations – into a mobile-only system that asks for much more detailed background information. The changes come amid a broader push by the administration to intensify vetting procedures across the US immigration system.

Why the new rules are being proposed

Under the proposal, visitors from countries including the United Kingdom, Germany

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