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No Password for You: California Enacts Social Media Privacy Laws Affecting Employers and Postsecondary Educational Institutions

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Addressing a recent hot topic regarding the forced disclosure of social media passwords and/or content as part of the employment application process, California has promptly resolved the issue legislatively. Effective January...more

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Illinois Becomes Second State To Enact Social Media Password Ban

On August 1, 2012, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law that will make it unlawful for employers to ask job applicants and current employees to provide passwords or log-in information for their social networking...more

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Illinois Bans Employers From Requesting Social Networking Information

On August 1, 2012, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law that will make it unlawful for employers to ask job applicants and current employees to provide passwords or log-in information for their social networking...more

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