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US immigration agencies read visa applicant's social media (www.theregister.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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Its not your ex ;)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean… sure? If you’re moving to another country be prepared to have your life scrutinized.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I think the biggest issue is how nearly certain this is to be used on citizens as well (if it isn’t already). I think it’s pretty short hops from ‘something they don’t like posted’ -> search or confiscate phone every time you cross international border -> ???

And none of this requires probable cause or a warrant.