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DE HB109

Bill

Status

Passed

8/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bryon Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requiring or requesting employees and applicants to disclose usernames, passwords, or access to personal social media accounts

  • Prohibits employers from requiring employees or applicants to use personal social media as a condition of employment or to add employers to their personal social media contacts

  • Allows employers to access personal social media accounts only when investigating alleged employee misconduct or violations of law, and only for purposes of that investigation

  • Permits employers to access credentials for employer-owned devices, employer-provided accounts, or accounts used for business purposes without restriction

  • Protects employees and applicants from discharge, discipline, or retaliation for refusing to comply with requests that violate these restrictions; effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Practices.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Banking and Business5/7/2015
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce4/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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