Jackson Lewis: California Becomes Third State to Limit Access to Employees' and Students' Social Media Accounts | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: California Becomes Third State to Limit Access to Employees' and Students' Social Media Accounts | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis LLP discusses Assembly Bill 1844 and Senate Bill 1349, two bills signed by California Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2012. Assembly Bill 1844 limits when employers may ask applicants and employees for their social media passwords and account information, although the law allows employers to ask an employee to reveal personal social media activity that it reasonably believes is relevant to an investigation into employee misconduct. Senate Bill 1349 creates similar prohibitions for postsecondary education students. The laws take effect on January 1, 2013.

Jackson Lewis: California Becomes Third State to Limit Access to Employees' and Students' Social Media Accounts

by Jackson Lewis LLP
Published on 30 Sep 2012 • California, United States
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis LLP discusses Assembly Bill 1844 and Senate Bill 1349, two bills signed by California Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2012. Assembly Bill 1844 limits when employers may ask applicants and employees for their social media passwords and account information, although the law allows employers to ask an employee to reveal personal social media activity that it reasonably believes is relevant to an investigation into employee misconduct. Senate Bill 1349 creates similar prohibitions for postsecondary education students. The laws take effect on January 1, 2013.
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