The news that some travelers visiting the U.S. might soon be asked to share personal things like social media and email accounts has left many Canadians unsettled about what could happen at the border.
A notice published Wednesday in the U.S. Federal Register said U.S. Customs and Border Protection advises collecting five years’ worth of social media information from travellers from several countries that don’t need to get visas to come to the U.S., including Canada. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration when it comes to monitoring international travellers and immigrants.
But one immigration expert says the move is part of a continuing trend that’s been in place for decades.
Read full story here: What are your rights as a Canadian if asked by a U.S. border agent to see your social media? | CTV News
