The Official Facebook Thread

ruffryder · 03-21-2012, 05:57 PM

I have some of you all on my FB and appreciate getting to know folks. If you would like to be added send me a pm. Thanks!

So currently the question on Facebook regarding employment is, Would you give up your password or log in for an employer to check out your page? Why is this ok or not ok? Would you work for a company that does this?

Employers are at risk for discrimination claims if:

- the employer asks some, but not all, individuals for certain information (ie, Facebook passwords),
- the employer discovers bits of personal information (e.g. race, religion, sexual orientation, medical conditions or political views) that are typically made available on protected Facebook profiles or in personal conversations.

Because of this some companies have been asked to not ask for such information.

Is it legal for an employer to ask for my Facebook password?

There are no specific laws to protect the social networking privacy of employees and job applicants, though lawmakers in some US states have introduced bills to prohibit employers from requesting Facebook passwords. It can be an offense to use a computer to gain access to data you are not authorized to use.

Facebook’s has a Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. According to Section 4.8 of Facebook’s policy, “You will not share your password…let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account.”

What can I do if I’m asked to give up my password?

Defend your rights. Ask about the company’s social media policy. Express your concerns about your legal rights, quote Facebook’s official policy, or just say no.

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03-21-2012, 05:57 PM	#19
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I have some of you all on my FB and appreciate getting to know folks. If you would like to be added send me a pm. Thanks! So currently the question on Facebook regarding employment is, Would you give up your password or log in for an employer to check out your page? Why is this ok or not ok? Would you work for a company that does this? Employers are at risk for discrimination claims if: - the employer asks some, but not all, individuals for certain information (ie, Facebook passwords), - the employer discovers bits of personal information (e.g. race, religion, sexual orientation, medical conditions or political views) that are typically made available on protected Facebook profiles or in personal conversations. Because of this some companies have been asked to not ask for such information. Is it legal for an employer to ask for my Facebook password? There are no specific laws to protect the social networking privacy of employees and job applicants, though lawmakers in some US states have introduced bills to prohibit employers from requesting Facebook passwords. It can be an offense to use a computer to gain access to data you are not authorized to use. Facebook’s has a Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. According to Section 4.8 of Facebook’s policy, “You will not share your password…let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account.” What can I do if I’m asked to give up my password? Defend your rights. Ask about the company’s social media policy. Express your concerns about your legal rights, quote Facebook’s official policy, or just say no.