The US is proposing new ESTA requirements mandating five years of social media history, older email and phone details, family information, and a selfie for identity verification. This applies to 42 Visa Waiver Program countries and is currently under public review.
The update raises questions around data minimization, privacy, and operational security for travelers, while DHS cites the need for stronger vetting.
How should such screening frameworks balance risk management with individual privacy expectations?

Source: https://cybernews.com/news/us-esta-social-media-immigration/

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The UAE Cybersecurity Council warns that 79% of travellers may face data-theft risks when using unsafe public charging stations.

Malicious ports can trigger unauthorized data access or malware installation, and the council reports 68% of companies have seen attacks linked to compromised charging points.

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