Employer Access to Personal Social Media Accounts Prohibited

NJ Social Media Privacy (Employment) Law
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New Jersey employers may not require or ask current or prospective employees to hand over usernames or passwords, or otherwise give access, to their personal social media accounts. Employers also may not retaliate against people who refuse or who report or oppose violations.

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

12/1/2013

Enforcing Authority

New Jersey Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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