Estados Unidos planea reducir la recopilación de datos de las redes sociales de todos los viajeros

Key Points

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reconsidering its proposal to require all ESTA travelers to provide five years of social media history, possibly narrowing the requirement to higher-risk applicants.
• The initial proposal also included expanded data collection, such as family member details and biometrics, sparking significant concern from travelers and industry groups.
• A revised, scaled-back version of the rule is expected in the fall, with implementation unlikely before the end of the year.

Summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is revising its proposal to require all ESTA travelers to submit extensive social media and personal information, following significant backlash from travelers and industry groups. The agency is now considering limiting these requirements to higher-risk individuals based on risk assessments, rather than all applicants. A more detailed and potentially scaled-back version of the rule is expected to be published in the fall, with any new requirements unlikely to take effect before the end of the year.