US plans stricter visa-free screening: DNA, biometrics, social media data proposed

• US proposes stricter screening for visa-free travelers from 42 countries under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).
• New rules by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) could require extensive personal data, including social media history, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• Travelers may also need to provide details on family members and potentially biometric data like face scans, fingerprints, DNA, and iris scans.
• The proposal is currently open for public review and is part of broader efforts to tighten US immigration rules.

Why It Matters: US visa-free travel could soon demand extensive personal data from you.