"America will 'tarnish its reputation' with move, says digital rights advocate Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee is to seek more clarity from US authorities on Donald Trump's plan to vet the social media accounts of anyone travelling to America for the previous five years. The minister wants to engage with the US State Department on the implications of the plan for Irish businesses, politicians, tourists and fans travelling to the World Cup next year."
"Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee is to seek more clarity from US authorities on Donald Trump's plan to vet the social media accounts of anyone travelling to America for the previous five years. The minister wants to engage with the US State Department on the implications of the plan for Irish businesses, politicians, tourists and fans travelling to the World Cup next year."
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee will seek clarity from US authorities about Donald Trump's plan to vet social media accounts of anyone travelling to America over the previous five years. McEntee plans to engage with the US State Department to assess legal, commercial and diplomatic implications. The Irish government wants to understand impacts on businesses, politicians, tourists and fans, including those travelling to the World Cup next year. A digital rights advocate warned that the proposed vetting could tarnish America's reputation. Ireland is pursuing diplomatic engagement to obtain guidance before the policy is implemented.
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