Employee social media account privacy

OK Social Media Password Law
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Bars Oklahoma employers from requiring employees or applicants to hand over personal social media usernames and passwords or to open private accounts in front of the employer, and from retaliating or refusing to hire over a refusal. Employers keep access to employer-provided devices and accounts and may investigate specific reports of misconduct or data leaks.

Jurisdiction

Oklahoma

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

11/1/2014

Enforcing Authority

Private civil actions by employees and applicants

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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