Digital rights groups are concerned by US plans to examine the social media history of visitors. Photograph: Getty ImagesDepending on who you are, the thought of having to trawl through your last five years of social media postings could be a non-issue. “It’s a bit misleading to just focus on social media handles. People who share similar names or social media handles could also inadvertently find themselves drawn into the process. “If you have your social media set to private, will this be held against you?” he asks.

Source: The Irish Times December 27, 2025 18:02 UTC