Creating havoc, the statement proclaimed by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly has tensed privacy advocates. Causing the spark of a hunch, turmoil, and condemnation, his words signaled the presumption that U.S. border agents could soon be curious visitors, “What sites do you visit? Oh, and give us your passwords.”
People entering the US from seven Middle Eastern Countries are advised to be inquired about their websites, passwords, and social media accounts by the Trump administration. Financial information and phone contacts are also on the inquiry list.
After this alleged step, the question arises: Is this a legal measure taken? Does it have a chance to be imposed shortly? And what could you do to make yourself safe?
A legal search or not
National border demanding one’s password for their social media accounts seems unjustified and illegal as the fourth amendment inhibits the US government from carrying out “unreasonable searches and seizures.” However, this law appears unimplemented as immigration agent has expanded dominance at the border and up to 100 miles from it.
