Government Monitoring of Social Media for Immigration

A survey found that majority of U.S. adults support the government monitoring social media of immigrants. Results vary by party lines. Trust in government's ability to determine social media content eligibility for immigration is low. The main goal perceived is to improve national security. Trump administration proposed a policy requiring disclosure of social media accounts for immigration benefits.

China's National Internet ID System Proposal

China is proposing a national internet ID system to centralize verification, protect privacy, and prevent online fraud. Critics warn that it could give the government too much power to monitor online activities.