Use of Social Media and Electronic Mail (employee and applicant account privacy)

NH Employee Social Media Privacy Law
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Bars employers from demanding login credentials for employees' or applicants' personal social media accounts, forcing them to add contacts, or lowering privacy settings, and from disciplining those who refuse. Employers may still set equipment-use policies, monitor their own systems and accounts, and investigate specific misconduct reports.

Jurisdiction

New Hampshire

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

9/30/2014

Enforcing Authority

New Hampshire Labor Commissioner

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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