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Warning for Irish citizens travelling to US: ‘They may request your passwords and are not required to provide a reason’

Irish citizens travelling to the US have been warned that authorities may search their electronic devices and consider social media activity when making immigration decisions.

US Customs and Border Protection says it checks devices of ‘less than 0.01pc’ of travellers Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Irish citizens travelling to the US have been warned that authorities may search their electronic devices and consider social media activity when making immigration decisions.

Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs has been updating its US travel advice page , most recently to warn of potential checks of social media activity..