Scots going to World Cup in US could be asked to hand over five-year social media history

The Tartan Army are heading to North America in their droves next summer – but those travelling to the US may be forced to hand over their social media history.

Tourists to the United States may be required to disclose their online activity from the past five years, according to a Federal Register notice released on Tuesday.

The notice was submitted by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a department of Homeland Security, on the official publication of the US Government.

The new plans would apply to people of all countries, regardless of whether they require visas or are currently allowed to complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (Esta) instead.

That would include visitors from the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan, who are not required to get a tourist visa before visiting the US.

Visitors would also have to hand over any email addresses and telephone numbers used in the previous half a decade, and names and addresses of family members.

The notice has given members of the public two months to comment on the plans.

Tens of thousands of Scots are expected to travel to the US as Steve Clarke’s men face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.

Scotland square off with Haiti in Massachusetts on June 14, before facing Morocco five days later at the same Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Steve Clarke’s men are then set for a glamour clash with Brazil on June 26 in Miami.

Scotland’s match against Morocco will be shown live on STV and on the STV Player on June 19, 11pm (UK time) and 6pm (local time).