Employee and applicant social media privacy
Lab. Code 980Bars employers from requiring or asking employees or applicants for personal social media usernames and passwords, to open personal accounts in front of the employer, or to divulge personal social media, with limited exceptions for misconduct investigations and employer-issued devices.
Jurisdiction
California
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
1/1/2013
Enforcing Authority
Labor Commissioner; courts
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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