Trump Administration’s Social Media Snooping: A Privacy Nightmare for Foreign Students
The Trump administration’s latest policy requires student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public, essentially offering them a complimentary ticket to the government-sponsored social media circus. This move not only raises concerns about social media privacy but also leaves applicants vulnerable to a whole cast of internet villains.
Hot Take:
Welcome to America, where the land of the free now comes with a mandatory followers list! The Trump administration’s latest “keep it public” policy for visa applicants is like asking you to wear a transparent raincoat during a thunderstorm—sure, everyone sees you, but you’re still getting soaked in privacy violations. It’s a privacy invasion so blatant it should come with a caption: “Big Brother wants to friend you.”
Key Points:
- The Trump administration requires foreign students to set social media accounts to “public” for visa applications.
- This policy infringes on privacy by exposing personal details to the government and the general public.
- Social media accounts often contain sensitive information, including political views and personal beliefs.
- Forcing accounts to be public increases risk from identity thieves, foreign governments, and other bad actors.
- The policy could lead to surveillance of visa applicants’ connections, affecting millions beyond just the applicants themselves.