The U.S. is proposing to collect DNA from foreign tourists, expanding border checks into a vast biometric surveillance system. A DHS notice reveals plans to gather DNA alongside facial scans, iris scans, fingerprints, and up to five years of social media history. CBP also seeks detailed family information, potentially exposing relatives to genetic tracking without consent. Critics warn this could create one of the most invasive data networks ever, with little clarity on how DNA would be stored, used, or protected.
U.S. Proposal to Collect DNA From Tourists Sparks Alarm Over Expanding Biometric Surveillance
